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| Sher·pa [ shúrpə ] (plural Sher·pas or Sher·pa) |
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1. member of Himalayan people: a member of a people originally from Tibet who live on the southern slopes of the Himalayan range in Nepal and Sikkim. Sherpas are noted for their mountaineering skills.
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2. Himalayan guide: a Sherpa who works as a guide for mountaineers in the Himalayan range
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3. expert political aide: an expert who helps a government leader prepare for a summit meeting
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| [Mid-19th century. < Tibetan sharpa "inhabitant of an eastern country"] |
