I. ˈranchə(r), ˈraan-, ˈrain-, ˈrȧn- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Mexican Spanish ranchero, from rancho small ranch + -ero -er — more at ranch
1. : one who owns, operates, or is employed on a ranch — called also ranchero, ranchman
2. : one who ranches a particular kind of animal
a mink rancher
wise ranchers … naturally look for … qualities in selecting their fox and mink feed — American Fur Breeder
II. noun
: ranch house 2