locality

noun

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

Examples of locality in a Sentence

The plant has only been found in one locality. a locality with high housing prices
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Rethinking building regulations, making hard decisions Adams, who spent years researching zoning and building codes in New York City and Long Island following Superstorm Sandy, said the situation in Texas is a national problem that states and localities are struggling to solve. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 11 July 2025 This means that gender identity, which in this context encompasses transgender status, remains a protected characteristic under federal law and the law of many states and localities, and employers must continue to address harassment and discrimination related to gender identity and expression. Elissa Rossi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 States and localities must continue to build momentum in implementing the zoning and permitting reforms that actually increase supply and drive down housing costs. Leonard Gilroy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025 Workers across the United States are getting a raise this week after minimum wage increases took effect across several states and localities Tuesday. Natalie Wu, CNBC, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for locality

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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