шерп — meaning in English
sherp
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English meaning
- Sherpa noun A member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.
Senses
шерп is used for these senses in English:
- sherpa (countable) An expert accompanying a high-ranking leader to a summit meeting.
Sherpa — full definition
- noun A member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.
- noun A local guide or porter, especially one from the Sherpa people, who helps mountaineers on an expedition.
- noun A senior official who does the background negotiating and preparation ahead of a major summit, such as a G7 or G20 meeting.
- noun A soft, thick-piled synthetic fabric resembling fleece or faux fur.
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