RANCHERIA

Etymology

Noun

rancheria (plural rancherias)

A small settlement in the Americas, especially of Native Americans. [from 16th c.]

(Philippines, historical) A political division of the native tribes.

Source: Wiktionary


Ran`che*ri"a, n. [Sp. rancheria.]

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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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