rancherie

[ ran-chuh-ree ]

/ ˈræn tʃə ri /

an Indian village or settlement, especially one located on a reserve.

any one of the large rectangular cedar buildings erected by Pacific Coast Indians for communal living and ceremonial purposes.

Origin of rancherie

1590–1600, Americanism; earlier rancheria < Spanish, derivative of rancho; see rancho

"And we go on to the rancherie in a couple of days," Harry added.

The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound |Harold Bindloss
On our return, my guide conducted me to a rancherie, consisting of half a dozen wigwams.

Round Cape Horn |Joseph Lamson
A long row of huts just above high-tide line can always be safely called a rancherie in that country.

Oregon, Washington and Alaska; Sights and Scenes for the Tourist. |E. L. Lomax
Every person in the rancherie, from the toddling papooses to the aged chief, endeavored to aid them.

History of the Donner Party |C.F. McGlashan

He ran on, flinging off his clothes, and plunged into the water when they drew near the rancherie.

The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound |Harold Bindloss

rancherie

/ (ˈrɑːntʃərɪ) /

(in British Columbia, Canada) a settlement of North American Indians, esp on a reserve

from Spanish rancheria