locally

adverb

lo·​cal·​ly ˈlō-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce locally (audio)
1
: with respect to a particular place or situation
2
: nearby
3
: in the region of origin

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The hardware is shared, but the software is locally installed. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Beauty tourism refers to traveling internationally for cosmetic or aesthetic procedures rather than receiving them locally, with treatments ranging from skincare and injectables to surgical enhancements like rhinoplasty and body contouring. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 African leaders intensified demands for foreign companies to process minerals locally rather than export raw materials, as surging critical metal demand and US-China competition increases their leverage. Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 15 May 2026 The Stag’s Leap cabernet and the Chateau Montelena chardonnay were priced at a modest ~$6 per bottle and earned rave reviews locally when they were released in 1975. Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for locally

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locally was in 1773

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“Locally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locally. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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