locality

[ loh-kal-i-tee ]

noun

plural localities.

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

Bondi said she hopes Thursday’s announcement will prompt other localities to “voluntarily embrace their duty to protect Second Amendment rights.”

From Los Angeles Times

Republicans have historically pushed against centralising education policy, believing that it is best left up to individual states and localities.

From BBC

Congressional Republicans, meanwhile, have introduced legislation to defund sanctuary localities.

From Los Angeles Times

The measure will seek to ensure that any federal funds to states and localities "will not be used to support sanctuary policies or assist illegal immigration", according to the White House.

From BBC

It’s great that localities offer each other mutual aid during emergencies.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• district
• parish
• region
• zone