Pigmies

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A member of a small-statured ethnic group primarily found in Africa, known for their distinct cultural practices and hunter-gatherer lifestyle
2. Referring to people belonging to various indigenous tribes with shorter than average height, often living in forested regions and relying on traditional skills
3. Denoting individuals associated with tribes characterized by diminutive stature and unique social structures, traditionally inhabiting regions with dense foliage

Etymology: "Pigmies" is the plural of "pigmy," a variant spelling of "pygmy." The singular and plural forms carry the same meaning, and the spelling "pigmy" with an i is an older alternative to the more common "pygmy" with a y. The plural form follows the regular English pattern of changing the final "y" to "ies" when it follows a consonant.

Synonyms: dwarfs, little people

Antonyms: giants