Rancheria
Pronunciation : Ran`che*ri"a
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. A dwelling place of a ranchero.
2. A small settlement or collection of ranchos, or rude huts, esp. for Indians. [Sp. Amer. & Southern U. S.]
3. Formerly, in the Philippines, a political division of the pagan tribes.
[Sp. rancheria.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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