Difference between revisions of "Sherpa"
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1. a member of a [[Himalaya]]n people living on the borders of [[Nepal]] and [[Tibet]], renowned for their skill in mountaineering; | 1. a member of a [[Himalaya]]n people living on the borders of [[Nepal]] and [[Tibet]], renowned for their skill in mountaineering; | ||
| − | 2. a [[Civil service system|civil servant]] or [[diplomat]] who does the heavy lifting in preparation | + | 2. a [[Civil service system|civil servant]] or [[diplomat]] who does the heavy lifting in preparation for a summit meeting. |
[[Category:Dictionary]] | [[Category:Dictionary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:07, June 18, 2026
A Sherpa can have several meanings. It can mean
1. a member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering;
2. a civil servant or diplomat who does the heavy lifting in preparation for a summit meeting.