rancherie

ranch·er·ie

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ran-chuh-ree]
- /ˈræn tʃə ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ran-chuh-ree]
- /ˈræn tʃə ri/

Definitions of rancherie word

noun rancherie an Indian village or settlement, especially one located on a reserve. 1
noun rancherie any one of the large rectangular cedar buildings erected by Pacific Coast Indians for communal living and ceremonial purposes. 1
noun rancherie (in British Columbia, Canada) a settlement of North American Indians, esp on a reserve 0

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Origin of rancherie

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Rancherie

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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rancherie popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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