What is another word for Rancheria?

Pronunciation: [ɹant͡ʃˈi͡əɹɪə] (IPA)

Rancheria is a word that originated from Spanish and was used to refer to a small rural settlement. However, over time, the word has evolved and been adapted to different meanings and contexts. Synonyms for rancheria include village, hamlet, settlement, pueblo, reservation, and community. These words all refer to a group of people living in a specific area, sharing a common culture, language, and traditions. Each of these synonyms brings a different connotation and historical context, which highlights the diversity of the communities that may be referred to as a rancheria. Whether it is a Native American reservation or a small Spanish village, rancherias bring together individuals in a unique and meaningful way.

What are the hypernyms for Rancheria?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rancheria

A mile up-stream he turned a bend and passed a Siwash Rancheria.
"The Hidden Places"
Bertrand W. Sinclair
From there a letter had been despatched to San Diego by Mr. Stokes, an Englishman who lived in a neighboring Rancheria; and on the 4th the command had moved fifteen miles nearer to the city.
"The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 17"
Charles Francis Horne
At last there was a close and rapid rally, and half a dozen bushels of grasshoppers were driven into the holes; whereupon hats, aprons, bags, and rags were stuffed in to prevent the multitudes from dispersing; and then began the work of picking them out by handfuls, crushing them roughly in the hand to keep them quiet, and crowding them into the bags in which they were to be carried to their Rancheria.
"Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands"
Charles Nordhoff

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