SINCE 1828
Sherpa
noun
Sher·pa
| \ ˈsher-pə
, ˈshər-\
, ˈshər-\
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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Sherpa
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Sherpa
: 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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