‖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. ] |