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Sherpa (Noun)

Meaning

A member of the Himalayan people living in Nepal and Tibet who are famous for their skill as mountaineers.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The team of trekkers hired a sherpa to lead them through the Himalayas, due to his extensive experience and knowledge of the mountains.
  • After years of climbing with the famous sherpa guide, he had finally made it to the summit of Mount Everest.
  • Tenzing Norgay, the sherpa who first climbed Everest with Ed Hillary, became an international celebrity.
  • The mountaineer knew she had to find a reliable sherpa to assist her during the intense climb.
  • Local families often rely on the income from sherpa tourism to support their agrarian lifestyle.

Hypernyms

  • Asiatic
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