little person

[ lit-l pur-suhn ]

noun

1. a person of small stature, like someone with dwarfism.
2. a small child.

Word History and Origins

Origin of little person¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

“It’s an emotional and mental battle - but you have to smile through it and get through it, as you’ve got this little person there that needs you to fight,” Mrs Dyson says.

From BBC

"He mattered to all of us, and for us to not get anything that recognised he was here was absolutely heartbreaking, because he was a little person and he was our little person."

From BBC

Clement added that one of the actors originally hired was a little person, but they wanted to do a play staged in England and didn't want to be in New Zealand for the full production time.

From Salon

“There’s a little...person in your hair!” the princess said, her voice cracking.

From Literature

I always had a love of food as a little person and remember getting insulted when handed a children's menu at any restaurant.

From Salon

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