noun
A member of certain peoples of very short stature in equatorial Africa and parts of Southeast Asia.
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of pygmies.
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The pygmy tribe in Africa has a rich cultural heritage.
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I read about pygmy elephants in a National Geographic article.
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That new smartphone is so tiny, it's like a pygmy compared to my old one.
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The company was a pygmy in the industry, struggling to compete with the bigger players.