Definition of Sherpa
:a member of a Tibetan people living on the high southern slopes of the Himalayas in eastern Nepal and known for providing support for foreign trekkers and mountain climbers
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Origin and Etymology of sherpa
of Tibetan origin; akin to Tibetan (Central dialects) shārba, shārpo easterner, Sherpa
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Definition of Sherpa for English Language Learners
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: a member of a people who live in the Himalayas and who are often hired to help guide mountain climbers and carry their equipment
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