Definition of localitynext
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something a locality filled with exotic plants

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Recent Examples of locality Last week at the Nia Nia health zone in Ituri province, some Ebola responders, including surveillance and community engagement officers, went on strike over unpaid bonuses owed since late August, a common trend across many affected localities. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 And already this week, at least one county official is raising questions about why his locality is on the DOJ's list. — Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026 Berkowicz, 65, opposes Illinois’ sanctuary-state law and believes the state imposes too many mandates on localities. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 In that scenario, energy companies and the localities seeking to recoup funds for climate change damages would remain in legal limbo. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locality
Noun
  • Joby Aviation has begun piloted electric air taxi flights across Florida, testing how the aircraft could operate between airports and other locations as the state works toward building a network for future aerial transportation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • From its unassuming Chinatown location to the lowkey wood and chrome decor, Bridges is seductively simple.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The places where Baltzor typically ranges her cattle in the mountains were ravaged by record-size wildfires this summer, robbing them of the grass the herds usually eat.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • While some protests have been banned for security reasons in several cities, including Lyon, Nice and Montpellier, marches are expected in many other places including in Paris and Marseille.
    — ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The New Braunfels, Texas, resident kept a frenetic touring schedule, headlining major Texas venues and mid-sized dance halls around the country, with occasional arena or amphitheater stops opening for Koe Wetzel thrown in.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Over a year later, those closures have slowed, and a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues have opened or are set to debut in the Upper Westside area.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Micro-shoot permits refer to sets with up to 10 filmmakers on site that have a minimal community impact.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But neither Musk's name nor that of America PAC appeared on the campaign's site as of Tuesday.
    — Lora Kolodny,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locality. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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