1. plural of pygmy; members of various ethnic groups of very short stature, especially those of equatorial Africa
Usage: anthropological term
2. plural of pygmy; people or things that are unusually small in size or importance
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The pygmies of the Congo Basin have adapted to life in dense rainforests.
• Anthropologists study the traditional hunting methods of Central African pygmies.
• The documentary featured pygmies demonstrating their knowledge of medicinal plants.
• In comparison to the tech giants, these startups look like pygmies.
• The ancient pygmies left behind fascinating cave paintings.
• Some pygmies have maintained their nomadic lifestyle for centuries.