‖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. ]

‖n.; pl. Rancheros [ Sp. ] [ Mexico & Western U. S. ] 1. A herdsman; a peasant employed on a ranch or rancho. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The owner and occupant of a ranch or rancho. [ 1913 Webster ]