Pygmy (noun)

1. A member of any of various peoples having an average height less than five feet.
2. A person or thing that is much smaller than normal or average.

Origin:

Derived from greek word "pugmaios" meaning "dwarf, pygmy".

Examples:

1. The pygmies of the African rainforest are known for their short stature.
2. She felt like a giant among the pygmies of the village.
3. The pygmy elephants of Borneo are smaller than their African counterparts.
4. The pygmy shrew is one of the smallest mammals in the world.
5. The pygmy owl is a tiny bird of prey.