Sherpa

noun

Sher·pa ˈshər-pə

ˈsher-

: 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

Word History

Etymology

of Tibetan origin; akin to Tibetan (Central dialects) shārba, shārpo easterner, Sherpa

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Sherpa was in 1847

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“Sherpa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sherpa. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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sherpa

noun

sher·pa

ˈshe(ə)r-pə,

ˈshər-

: a member of a people living on the high southern slopes of the Himalayas who are known for providing support for foreign trekkers and mountain climbers

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Sherpa

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