locally

American  

[loh-kuh-lee] / ˈloʊ kə li /

adverb

1. in a particular place, area, location, etc.

2. with regard to place.

3. in a local area; nearby.

   Not much interest is taken in the chess tournament locally.

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locally British  

/ ˈləʊkəlɪ /

adverb

1. within a particular area or place

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Etymology

Origin of locally

First recorded in 1400–50, locally is from the late Middle English word localliche. See local, -ly

Explanation

Things that happen locally occur close to a specific place — near your town, for example. Locally grown tomatoes are picked on nearby farms and sold at your neighborhood market. If you shop locally, you support your neighbors' businesses whenever possible, buying things that are made and sold in your city or state. If there's been an increase in population locally, it means the total number of people living in your immediate area has gone up. This adverb can also describe things that occur only in one restricted part of the body: "Apply the ointment locally to the itchy spots."

Example Sentences

He added that Öpik's name still carries weight in parts of the world but that he is perhaps underappreciated locally.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The EFF, also known locally as the red berets, are known for their signature red overalls worn by party leaders in parliament, meant to symbolise their affinity with South Africa's working class.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Companies will have to address in their proposals how they will contend with energy costs and workforce needs; they can send American workers overseas or hire locally, Helberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

They were part-time, locally controlled forces, composed of citizens who could be called up in emergencies and then returned to civilian life.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

She got her injuries treated locally and refused to be hospitalized.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Related Words

• narrowly