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Definition of locality

locality

/loʊˈkæləti/
lo · cal · i · ty
Adverb:locally
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Plural:localities
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Adjective:local
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locality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A particular neighborhood, place, or district.

Example

"The new community center will provide recreational activities for youth in the immediate locality."

2

The precise position or site of a specific object, feature, or event.

Example

"Archaeologists are trying to determine the exact locality of the ancient Roman settlement."

3

The fact or condition of being restricted or attached to a particular place.

Example

"The physics experiment demonstrated the principle of spatial locality, where objects close together influence one another more strongly."

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• Rhymes for locality

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle French localité, from Late Latin localitas, derived from Latin localis ('pertaining to a place'), from locus ('place').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Locality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/locality
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