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Meaning of pygmy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pygmy

Pronunciation:/pɪɡmiː/

noun

Definitions

  1. (often capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.

  2. A member of a race of dwarfs.

  3. Any dwarfish person or thing.

  4. An insignificant person, at least in some respect.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.

  2. Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.