1. a member of any of various peoples of very short stature, especially those of equatorial Africa
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific ethnic groups
2. a person or thing that is unusually small

1. unusually small in size

Examples

• The pigmy hippopotamus is much smaller than its full-sized cousin.
• He felt like a pigmy standing next to the basketball players.
• The pigmy owl is one of the smallest owl species in North America.
• She collected pigmy roses for her miniature garden.
• The pigmy tribes of central Africa have adapted to forest life.
• His pigmy stature made him perfect for fitting into small spaces.