Ethnic group native to Nepal and Tibet (6)

I believe the answer is:

sherpa

(Other definitions for sherpa that I've seen before include "Such as Tensing_Norgay" , "Nepal, Tibet native" , "Phrase for a native Himalayan climber" , "porter" , "- - Tensing" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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