sherpa

IPA: ʃˈɛrpʌ

Root Word: Sherpa

A member of a particular Himalayan ethnic group living in Nepal and Tibet, known especially as mountaineers.
A high-ranking government official who works tirelessly in the background to conclude the text of an official communiqué, typically from a G7 or G20 summit.
The Southern Tibetan language of these people.
(countable) A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.
(countable) An expert accompanying a high-ranking leader to a summit meeting.
A synthetic fabric with a long, thick pile, similar to faux fur, imitation lamb wool, or fleece.

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