locality

noun

lo·​cal·​i·​ty lō-ˈka-lə-tē 

plural localities

1

: the fact or condition of having a location in space or time

2

: a particular place, situation, or location

Synonyms of locality

• location
• place
• venue
• site

Examples of locality in a Sentence

The plant has only been found in one locality.

a locality with high housing prices

Recent Examples on the Web

There are legitimate concerns that localities need to handle, namely dealing with riders who drive at high speeds on sidewalks. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026

Noncitizens are already prohibited from voting in federal and state elections, though some cities and localities allow noncitizens to vote in some local elections. —Emily Chang, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026

Cities and states across the country have adopted similar policies, including several localities in Colorado. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026

Every locality and season has peak hours or periods when the most people on your power grid are using electricity and water. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for locality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• centrality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality

Kids Definition

locality

noun

lo·​cal·​i·​ty lō-ˈkal-ət-ē 

plural localities

: a place and its surroundings