locality

[ loh-kal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural lo·cal·i·ties.

1. a place, spot, or district, with or without reference to things or persons in it or to occurrences there:

   They moved to another locality.

2. the state or fact of being local or having a location:

   the locality that every material object must have.

locality

/ ləʊˈkælɪtɪ /

noun

1. a neighbourhood or area
2. the site or scene of an event
3. the fact or condition of having a location or position in space

Word History and Origins

Origin of locality¹

From the Late Latin word locālitās, dating back to 1620–30. See local, -ity

Example Sentences

A state law known as the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act bans localities from capping rent on vacant units, single-family homes and apartments built after Feb. 1, 1995, or earlier in some cases.

From Los Angeles Times

However, while some localities have reported not having enough donors to meet the needs of their medical institutions, others have reported more than enough.

From Salon

She questions whether people in the locality are seeing any direct economic benefit from the facility.

From BBC

A spokesperson said: “The latest walking route assessment takes account of the most up to date information relating to the locality and supersedes an historical assessment.”

From BBC

Supporters say repealing the ban on localities capping rent on vacant units, single-family homes and apartments built more recently will give local governments tools to ease the affordability crisis for their residents.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• district
• parish
• region
• zone