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
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
Texas already has a law in place preventing state spending from rising faster than the rate of population growth and inflation, but localities do not face a similar restriction.
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Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The Reason Foundation went so far as to conclude, based upon experiences in other localities, that San Diego could save an average of 10% to 25%, up to $200 million annually, by using a competitive bidding process.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Drawing on cultural influences, locality, and client lifestyles, Studio IDC aims to curate visually exquisite and functional spaces.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Nashville is the only locality with both a metropolitan form of government — where residents have voted to combine city and county governments — and a legislative body of more than 20 members.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The Reason Foundation went so far as to conclude, based upon experiences in other localities, that San Diego could save an average of 10% to 25%, up to $200 million annually, by using a competitive bidding process.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Drawing on cultural influences, locality, and client lifestyles, Studio IDC aims to curate visually exquisite and functional spaces.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Nashville is the only locality with both a metropolitan form of government — where residents have voted to combine city and county governments — and a legislative body of more than 20 members.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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