pigmy

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose d'une petite taille inhabituelle, ou un être de taille réduite par rapport aux autres membres de son espèce.

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.

   Personne ou chose anormalement petite

   • 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.

   Synonymesdwarfhalf-pintmidgetpeeweeruntshrimp

   Antonymescolossusgiant

2. Member of a small-statured ethnic groupB2formal

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

   Pygmée

   • 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.