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'''Pygmies''' are tribal inhabitants of [[Africa]] who are known for their small size. The Mbuti of the Ituri Forest in [[Zaire]] are well known Pygmies. Living a stone age type existence, they usually travel together in groups of 50 to 100 and are nomadic hunters. Pygmies are less than 5 feet in height.
'''Pygmies''' are tribal inhabitants of [[Africa]] who are known for their small size. The Mbuti of the Ituri Forest in [[Zaire]] are well known Pygmies. Living a stone age type existence, they usually travel together in groups of 50 to 100 and are nomadic hunters. Pygmies are less than 5 feet in height.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref>
The term pygmy is sometimes used in modern language to refer to one who is very short of stature. It is usually considered to be condescending.
The term pygmy is sometimes used in modern language to refer to one who is very short of stature. It is usually considered to be condescending.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref>
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