Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A member of a traditionally Buddhist people of Tibetan ancestry living on the southern side of the Himalaya Mountains in Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. In modern times Sherpas have achieved renown as high-altitude porters and expert guides on Himalayan mountaineering expeditions.
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- proper noun A
Himalayan ethnic group living inNepal andTibet . - proper noun The Southern Tibetan language of this group.
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- noun a member of the Himalayan people living in Nepal and Tibet who are famous for their skill as mountaineers
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Examples
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Tsherin Sherpa is one of the expatriate artists, currently living in Oakland, California.
Max Eternity: Buddha 2010: Contemporary Tibetan Art in New York Max Eternity 2010
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Tsherin Sherpa is one of the expatriate artists, currently living in Oakland, California.
Max Eternity: Buddha 2010: Contemporary Tibetan Art in New York Max Eternity 2010
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ME: One of the artists, Tsherin Sherpa created a piece in the exhibition entitled "Chaos Theory: Butterfly Effect."
Max Eternity: Buddha 2010: Contemporary Tibetan Art in New York Max Eternity 2010
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ME: One of the artists, Tsherin Sherpa created a piece in the exhibition entitled "Chaos Theory: Butterfly Effect."
Max Eternity: Buddha 2010: Contemporary Tibetan Art in New York Max Eternity 2010
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We talked earlier this week with Michael Froman; he is what I guess you call the Sherpa for the U.S.
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We talked earlier this week with Michael Froman; he is what I guess you call the Sherpa for the U.S.
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"Chaos Theory: Butterfly Effect" by Tsherin Sherpa (Image courtesy of the Rubin Museum)
Max Eternity: Buddha 2010: Contemporary Tibetan Art in New York Max Eternity 2010
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"Chaos Theory: Butterfly Effect" by Tsherin Sherpa (Image courtesy of the Rubin Museum)
Max Eternity: Buddha 2010: Contemporary Tibetan Art in New York Max Eternity 2010
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Our porters were prearranged through the guidance of a young but incredibly mature and strong 24-year old Sherpa named Pemba (last name Sherpa).
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Now Chuck Schumer of New York, a lot of people familiar with him, he is the so-called Sherpa, the one who will be guiding Sonia Sotomayor through the process, trying to wrangle as much support as he can.
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