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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In earlier decades subcultures developed locally. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 While the fan fest will be supported locally, other fans may come to town for it, too. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025 Crucially, patients will continue to receive care locally, from their own HIC doctors, but now with Mayo's support when needed. MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Its burgers have received plenty of accolades both locally and nationally. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025 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 22 Sep. 2025.

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