locality

noun

lo·​cal·​i·​ty lō-ˈka-lə-tē How to pronounce locality (audio)
plural localities
Synonyms of locality
1
: the fact or condition of having a location in space or time
2
: a particular place, situation, or location

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The plant has only been found in one locality. a locality with high housing prices
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And already this week, at least one county official is raising questions about why his locality is on the DOJ's list. — Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026 In the 2022 election, these lists’ constituent parties received approximately 86% of the votes cast in Arab localities. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 Berkowicz, 65, opposes Illinois’ sanctuary-state law and believes the state imposes too many mandates on localities. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 In that scenario, energy companies and the localities seeking to recoup funds for climate change damages would remain in legal limbo. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locality

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of locality was circa 1538

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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locality. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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locality

noun
lo·​cal·​i·​ty lō-ˈkal-ət-ē How to pronounce locality (audio)
plural localities
: a place and its surroundings
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