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pygmies

/piːˈɡaɪziːz/ noun · British & US
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What does pygmies mean?

noun

A member of a people of short stature, traditionally living in the tropical forests of central Africa.

Example

"The pygmies of the Congo have developed unique skills to adapt to their environment."

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