Balian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Balian is a noun meaning A Balinese shaman or traditional healer.
Meaning
A Balinese shaman or traditional healer.
Example Sentences
A balian has to be careful about what he or she eats and about sexual relations.
I had immediate misgivings when Komang, Thomas, and I visited the balian that evening.
A balian may be consulted in order to determine the location of a lost object or the identity of a thief.
Word Forms
- balians
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include babaylan, bomoh, leyak, pedanda, pawang, banjar.
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