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

Kids Definition

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