- Bule (term) - Wikipedia
Bule (term) Bule (Indonesian: [ˈbule]) is an Indonesian word for people of non-Indonesian descent, especially people of European descent (' white ', ' Caucasian ')
- BULE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
“Bule ” Merriam-Webster com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https: www merriam-webster com dictionary bule Accessed 29 Nov 2025
- bule - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
bule (comparative lebih bule, superlative paling bule) (colloquial or possibly dated) albino (having albinism)
- Dont Call Me Bule!: How expatriates experience a word - Living in . . .
The meaning and use of the word bule and various expatriate reactions to its use in popular Indonesian culture
- Bule - synonyms, pronunciation, definition, meaning, examples | OpenTran
Bule is a term used in Indonesian slang to refer to a foreigner, specifically a caucasian or white person The term is often used informally and can have varying connotations depending on the context
- The Origin of the Term ‘Bule’ for Foreigners in Indonesia
The word bule, however, has a more curious origin Linguistic research suggests that bule comes from bulai, a term for animals or people with albinism In rural Indonesia, kerbau albino (albino buffaloes) were often called bule, and the term eventually extended to fair-skinned foreigners
- Bule: What This Word Means in Bali | BaliKit
“Bule” is a slang term in Indonesian and Balinese languages that refers to foreigners, particularly those of Western or Caucasian descent While its exact origins remain unclear, the word is thought to have evolved from the Dutch word “blauw,” which means “blue ”
- Bule Meaning in Indonesia: A Cultural and Historical Dictionary . . .
The bule meaning is more than just a label, it reflects Indonesia’s history, cultural identity, and attitudes toward outsiders While commonly used to refer to white foreigners, its roots are both linguistic and political
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