locality
noun
lo·cal·i·ty
lÅ-ˈka-lÉ™-tÄ“ 
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Eco effort Restoration, preservation and locality are key pillars for property.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The three-hour option is offered in over 2,000 large and mid-sized cities and towns, as well as some smaller localities.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
But balancing Springfield’s books by pushing the pressure onto localities risks deepening Illinois’ reliance on local taxes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Some localities have attempted to block ICE facilities through permitting authority.
—Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The three-hour option is offered in over 2,000 large and mid-sized cities and towns, as well as some smaller localities.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
But balancing Springfield’s books by pushing the pressure onto localities risks deepening Illinois’ reliance on local taxes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Some localities have attempted to block ICE facilities through permitting authority.
—Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for locality
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“Locality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locality. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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