'Rancheria' definitions:

Definition of 'Rancheria'

From: GCIDE
  • Rancheria \Ran`che*ri"a\ (r[.a]n`ch[asl]"r[=e]"[.a]), n. [Sp. rancheria.]
  • 1. A dwelling place of a ranchero. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. A small settlement or collection of ranchos, or rude huts, esp. for Indians. [Sp. Amer. & Southwestern U. S.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 3. Formerly, in the Philippines, a political division of the pagan tribes. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]