sherpa
/ˈʃɜrpə/
noun
- A member of a Himalayan people known for their skill in mountain climbing, often working as guides or porters on expeditions.
- Many sherpas have summited Mount Everest multiple times.
- Our sherpa carried extra oxygen tanks for the team.
- The sherpa led the climbers safely through the icy crevasses.
- A person who assists or guides someone, especially in a difficult or complex situation.
- The CEO hired a sherpa to help navigate the company through the merger.
- She acted as a sherpa for the new interns, showing them around the office.
- The diplomat served as a sherpa for the visiting delegation.