ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include babaylan, bomoh, leyak, pedanda, pawang, banjar.

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