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little people

[ lit-l pee-puhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

plural noun

(in folklore) small, imaginary beings, as elves, fairies, or leprechauns.
the common people, especially workers, small merchants, or the like, who lead conventional, presumably unremarkable lives.

little people

plural noun

folklore small supernatural beings, such as elves, pixies, or leprechauns

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Word History and Origins

Origin of little people¹

First recorded in 1720–30

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“Little by little, people started to ask to do it, which was fun,” says Becker.

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Together with her husband, Ms Davis co-founded the charity Little People UK in 2012 to help individuals with dwarfism and their families.

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The film has also faced questions about its depiction of little people and its leading actors’ viewpoints on the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza; Zegler has been an outspoken advocate for Palestinians, while Gadot has voiced support for Israel, where she was born.

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Along the way, the film has also battled questions about its depiction of little people and its leading actors’ viewpoints on the Israel-Hamas war.

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The actor, an integral part of many blockbuster franchises, including “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter,” helms Little People UK, which supports people with dwarfism like himself.

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Little Pee Dee River little person

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