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