Sign Up
Sign In
中文
English Fox - English Dictionary
Meaning of
pygmy
in English
pygmy
uk
//ˈpɪɡmiː//
#uncommon
Plural
pygmies
Definitions
Adjective
unusually
small
for
its
type
;
short
stature
The
pygmy
elephant
is
a
rare
species
found
in
the
jungle
.
Noun
a
member
of
ancient
African
tribes
The
pygmy
tribes
of
Africa
have
a
rich
cultural
heritage
.
a
dwarf
in
Greek
mythology
In
Greek
mythology
,
the
pygmy
was
a
dwarf
who
fought
against
the
gods
.
a
small
or
diminutive
person
(
figuratively
)
The
comedian's
jokes
about
the
pygmy
politician
were
met
with
criticism
.
a
person
of
minimal
importance
(
often
derogatory
)
The
politician's
opponent
called
him
a
pygmy
in
the
world
of
politics
.
