Noun
A small settlement in the Americas, especially of Native Americans. [from 16th c.]
(Philippines, historical) A political division denoting a small poor rural settlement.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgGov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Tuesday that green-lights plans by the Wilton Rancheria Miwok tribe to build a large casino near Sacramento. Source: Internet
Their presentation was designed as information, since the County Board of Supervisors has no control over the Rancheria. Source: Internet