PYGMY Meaning and
Definition
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Pygmy is a term that can be used as both a noun and an adjective, and it refers to a member of a certain ethnic group or race characterized by their short stature. As a noun, it specifically refers to an individual who belongs to the Pygmies, a group of indigenous people primarily inhabiting the rainforests of Central Africa, particularly in countries such as Congo, Cameroon, and Uganda. These individuals are known to have an average height of around 4 feet 11 inches (150 centimeters) or less, which is significantly shorter than the global average.
As an adjective, pygmy describes anything that is related to or associated with the Pygmies or their culture. It can also be used more broadly to describe anything that is exceptionally small or diminutive in size, stature, or importance. For example, in biology, the term "pygmy" is used to describe animal species or subspecies that are notably smaller in size compared to their closely related relatives. Additionally, the term is also used metaphorically to describe people, organizations, or ideas that are considered insignificant, unimportant, or lacking in influence.
Overall, whether used as a noun or an adjective, pygmy highlights the characteristics of short stature and can refer to the Pygmies as an ethnic group or describe anything that is small or of lesser significance.
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One of a fabulous nation of dwarfs a cubit in height; a little or dwarfish person; in zool., the chimpanzee.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PYGMY
The word "pygmy" derives from the Greek word "pygmaios" (πυγμαῖος), meaning "dwarf" or "a measure of length equal to the distance from the elbow to the knuckles". The Greeks first used this term to refer to a mythical race of small, mythical creatures in ancient Greek mythology called "Pygmies". These Pygmies were said to be no more than a few feet tall and lived in Africa. Over time, "pygmy" became associated with smallness or dwarfism in general, and it began to be utilized as a term for certain indigenous peoples in Central Africa who are notably shorter in stature compared to the average height of other populations.
Similar spelling words for PYGMY
- PCCM2,
- PLD-PACOM,
- bukom,
- BIOKHIM,
- beacom,
- PBGAM,
- beckham,
- 91BGMA,
- BCom,
- big game,
- Begohm,
- become,
- bagamoyo,
- HBCOMM,
- BCMAY,
- PGM,
- P450cam,
- bocomm,
- bukem,
- ARID-PCM,
- PCCAM,
- packham,
- PCM,
- baucom,
- pigmy,
- Became,
- bookham,
- bigamy,
- T-BCM,
- BCOMM,
- pagham,
- beckum,
- bekim,
- PGM/DFL,
- PIGME,
- PMM/PGM,
- buguma,
- peckham,
- pygmier,
- bakmi,
- PCOMA,
- begum,
- PCMIIW,
- PACOM,
- pokomo,
- BGM,
- BCMOH,
- pygmaea,
- buchheim,
- PIGMI,
- Bigam,
- bgmea,
- Paguma,
- PCMUE,
- bokeem,
- PKM,
- pgm-3,
- PCM-IM,
- bakouma,
- WPCOM,
- 398BGHMA,
- V.PCM,
- ST-BICM,
- PECAM1,
- pikom,
- O-BCM,
- BCM,
- PAIGM,
- bocom,
- PCM/PAM,
- BQAM,
- PGM3,
- becum,
- BAKOM,
- BKM,
- Begaum,
- bickham,
- BECom,
- PGM-FI,
- begam,
- PGM2,
- Pegm,
- pacoima,
- BETA-PGM,
- BOCAM,
- D-PCM,
- BUCAIM,
- BCM-ESR,
- pygame,
- pecam-1,
- BCMOE.
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