pigmy

• Substantiv, das einen ungewöhnlich kleinen Menschen oder etwas bezeichnet, das im Vergleich zu anderen Vertretern seiner Art eine verkleinerte Größe hat.

A noun referring to an unusually small individual or something that is diminutive in size compared to others of its kind.

1. Unusually small person or thingB2formal

   A person, animal, or thing that is notably smaller than the typical size for its kind.

   Zwerg

   • The pygmy elephant is a rare species found in the jungle.
   • He was often called a pygmy due to his short stature.
   • The pygmy owl is one of the smallest owl species in the world.

   Synonymedwarfhalf-pintmidgetpeeweeruntshrimp

   Antonymecolossusgiant

2. Member of a small-statured ethnic groupB2formal

   A member of certain ethnic groups in Africa and Asia characterized by their short stature.

   Pygmäe

   • The pygmies of the Congo Basin have a rich cultural heritage.
   • Anthropologists have studied the lifestyle of pygmy tribes.
   • The pygmy people are known for their deep knowledge of the forest.