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Pygmies

Pygmies refers to a group of indigenous people who have an average height below 5 feet. They are found in several African countries, including Congo, Cameroon, and Uganda.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A member of any of the various ethnic groups characterized by their short stature and living in the rainforests of Central Africa.

Example Sentence: The Pygmies of the Congo Basin have a rich cultural heritage and a unique way of life.

Sense 2:

Collectively, all the indigenous groups in Central Africa characterized by their short stature and distinctive way of life.

Example Sentence: The pygmies have a deep knowledge of the rainforest and its resources.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to or characteristic of the Pygmies.

Example Sentence: The pygmy communities have developed specialized hunting techniques.

Sense 2:

Extremely small or diminutive.

Example Sentence: The pygmy mouse is one of the tiniest mammals in the world.

Part of Speech: Plural noun

Sense 1:

Small or compact objects or creatures.

Example Sentence: The exhibit displayed various pygmies of the animal kingdom, including miniature frogs and tiny birds.