ˈpɪdʒmaɪzəm

Definitions

1. noun

a policy of favoring or giving special treatment to people of Pygmy descent, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

“The government’s decision to promote pygmyism was met with criticism from human rights groups.”

2. noun

preference or favoritism for things associated with or characteristic of the Pygmy people.

“The artist’s pygmyism is evident in the intricate patterns and motifs used in her latest sculpture.”