sherpa

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈʃɜː(r)pə/

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Noun

Singular sherpa

Plural sherpas

1. (countable) A sherpa is a mountain guide. Their job is to help people navigate through and up mountains.
   1. (idiomatic) A sherpa is someone who guides someone else through a potentially dangerous or stressful situation.