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  1. Bule (term) - Wikipedia

    Bule (Indonesian: [ˈbule]) is an Indonesian word for foreigners and/or non-Indonesian national, especially people of European descent (' white ', ' Caucasian ').

  2. BULE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    “Bule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bule. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.

  3. bule - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    4 days ago · bule (comparative lebih bule, superlative paling bule) (colloquial or possibly dated) albino (having albinism)

  4. Don't Call Me Bule!: How expatriates experience a word ...

    The meaning and use of the word bule and various expatriate reactions to its use in popular Indonesian culture.

  5. The Origin of the Term ‘Bule’ for Foreigners in Indonesia

    Feb 8, 2025 · 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, …

  6. Fun Fact: Story Behind the Word “Bule

    Oct 6, 2025 · Even though many think “bule” only means white-skinned people, in reality, it’s used broadly. Some Indonesians with lighter skin tones are even jokingly called “bule” by their …

  7. What does bule mean? - Definitions.net

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bule is ranked #98982 in terms of the most common surnames in America. The Bule surname appeared 183 times in the 2010 census and if you …