Sherpa

noun

Sher·pa | \ ˈsher-pə

How to pronounce Sherpa (audio)

, 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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The first known use of Sherpa was in 1847

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Sherpa

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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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