sherpa

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Noun sherpa has 1 sense

Sherpa - a member of the Himalayan people living in Nepal and Tibet who are famous for their skill as mountaineers
--₁ is a kind of Asian, Asiatic
--₁ is a member of
Nepal, Kingdom of Nepal; Tibet, Thibet, Xizang, Sitsang
--₁ has particulars: Tenzing Norgay

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Sherpa

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sense 1 (Noun): A member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering and their assistance to climbers.

Example Sentence: The sherpas were instrumental in helping the climbers conquer Mt. Everest.

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Sense 2 (Noun): A person, typically a guide or assistant, who is experienced, knowledgeable, and reliable.

Example Sentence: Sarah hired a sherpa to guide her through the crowded streets of Tokyo.

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Sense 3 (Verb): To guide, assist, or support someone, as a sherpa does.

Example Sentence: The experienced manager was always ready to sherpa his team members through challenging projects.

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