sherpa

Sher·pa

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sher-puh, shur-]
- /ˈʃɛr pə, ˈʃɜr-/
- /ʃˈɜːpə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sher-puh, shur-]
- /ˈʃɛr pə, ˈʃɜr-/

Definitions of sherpa word

noun plural sherpa a member of a people of Tibetan stock living in the Nepalese Himalayas, who often serve as porters on mountain-climbing expeditions. 1
noun plural sherpa (sometimes lowercase) an expert chosen by a chief executive to assist in preparations for a summit meeting. 1
noun sherpa a member of a people of Mongolian origin living on the southern slopes of the Himalayas in Nepal, noted as mountaineers 0
noun sherpa an official who makes preparations for or assists a government representative or important delegate at a summit meeting or conference 0
noun sherpa a member of a Tibetan people living on the S slopes of the Himalaya Mountains in Nepal, known for their endurance at high altitudes and often serving as guides for foreign mountain climbers 0
noun sherpa a fabric with a woolly pile of polyester, cotton, etc., often used for linings of winter clothing 0

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Parts of speech for Sherpa

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sherpa popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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