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What does pygmy mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word pygmy? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (often capitalized, usually in the plural: Pygmies) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature
  2. (Greek) A member of a race of dwarfs
  3. (figuratively) Any dwarfish person
  4. (figuratively) An insignificant person, at least in some respect
Adjective
  1. Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people
  2. Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind
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