locality Meaning & Definition
/loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/
What Does Locality Mean?
Locality is used as a noun meaning The fact or quality of having a position in space. It can also mean The features or surroundings of a particular place.
Quick Facts About Locality
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | vicinity, neighborhood and neighbourhood |
| Plural | localities |
Locality Definition (Noun)
- The fact or quality of having a position in space.
- The features or surroundings of a particular place.
a rural locality
- The condition of being local.
- The situation or position of an object.
- An area or district considered as the site of certain activities; a neighbourhood.
- Limitation to a county, district, or place.
- A built-up area, i.e. a city, town or village.
- The property or condition of a physical system adhering to the principle of locality.
- The perceptive faculty concerned with the ability to remember the relative positions of places.
Synonyms of Locality
Locality synonyms and antonyms →Locality in a Sentence
a rural locality
locality of trial
Word Forms & Grammar
locality (countable and uncountable, plural localities)
Words That Rhyme With Locality
Origin of Locality
From French localité, from Late Latin localitas, equivalent to local + -ity.
Pronouncing Locality
Locality is pronounced /loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kæl).
Questions People Ask About Locality
What part of speech is locality?
Locality is a noun.
What is another word for locality?
You can replace locality with words such as vicinity, neighborhood and neighbourhood. See the full list of locality synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of locality?
The plural of locality is localities.