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
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The state in recent years has regularly blown past its April 1 budget deadline, posing a problem for localities that rely on state funding.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Those parties clinging to the outdated and socially unacceptable business model that relies on selling puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers are no longer welcome in nine states and over 520 localities and some are looking for a new home.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
In some states and localities, legal representation may be required depending on the circumstances.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The percentage has bounced around since then, but the bottom line is that the state has retained virtually all the revenues from the income tax hike while localities have resorted to one of the only revenue sources available to them — property taxes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Those parties clinging to the outdated and socially unacceptable business model that relies on selling puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers are no longer welcome in nine states and over 520 localities and some are looking for a new home.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
In some states and localities, legal representation may be required depending on the circumstances.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The percentage has bounced around since then, but the bottom line is that the state has retained virtually all the revenues from the income tax hike while localities have resorted to one of the only revenue sources available to them — property taxes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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