pygmy

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɪɡmiː/

Noun

pygmy (plural pygmies)

1. (often capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.
2. (Greek mythology) A member of a race of dwarfs.
3. (figuratively, derogatory, offensive) Any dwarfish person or thing.
4. (figuratively, derogatory, offensive) An insignificant person, at least in some respect.

Synonyms

• dwarf
• midget

Antonyms

• giant
• ettin

Related terms

• pygmoid

Translations

• French: pygmée
• German: Pygmäe
• Portuguese: pigmeu
• Russian: пигме́й
• Spanish: pigmeo

Translations

• Portuguese: pigmeu
• Russian: пигме́й

Translations

• Portuguese: pigmeu
• Russian: ка́рлик

Translations

• Portuguese: pigmeu

Adjective

pygmy

1. Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.
2. Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.

Synonyms

• pygmyish
• dwarfish

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