1
: tiny imaginary beings (such as fairies, elves, and leprechauns) of folklore
2
: children
3
: common people
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
The White Lotus is a show about silly little people and their sins.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
There’s very little people can do about the H5N1 circulating in wild birds.
—Kff Health News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Surely, there were other options, whether removing the dwarf characters entirely, casting actors of varying statures, or simply casting little people actors in other roles.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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The demand in the little people community was apparent, Kate said, noting a handful of preorders and nearly 80 prospective customers that have contacted them with an interest in buying.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
The White Lotus is a show about silly little people and their sins.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
There’s very little people can do about the H5N1 circulating in wild birds.
—Kff Health News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Surely, there were other options, whether removing the dwarf characters entirely, casting actors of varying statures, or simply casting little people actors in other roles.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Little people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20people. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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