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pygmy

/pɪɡmiː/

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noun

ピグミー

(often capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.

Examples :

"The anthropologist studied the pygmy people's unique hunting techniques. "

人類学者はピグミーの人々の独特な狩猟技術を研究した。

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noun

ピグミー

A member of a race of dwarfs.

Examples :

"The pygmy basketball team was known for their surprising strength. "

ピグミーバスケットボールチームは、その驚くべき強さで知られていた。

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noun

ピグミー、小人

Any dwarfish person or thing.

Examples :

"The new office plant was a pygmy compared to the large tree in the lobby. "

新しいオフィスの植物は、ロビーの大きな木に比べて小人だった。

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noun

小人, つまらない人

An insignificant person, at least in some respect.

Examples :

"The new student, a pygmy in terms of athletic ability, was surprised to win the school's 50-meter dash. "

運動能力の点でつまらない人である新入生は、学校の50メートル走で優勝して驚いた。

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adjective

ピグミーの

Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.

Examples :

"The pygmy tribes of the Congo Basin have a rich cultural heritage. "

コンゴ盆地のピグミー族は豊かな文化遺産を持っています。

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adjective

ピグミーの, 小さな

Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.

Examples :

"The pygmy marmoset is a very small monkey. "

ピグミーマーモセットはとても小さなサルです。

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