locality

/loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: localities

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The fact or quality of having a position in space.

Noun

Examples

It is thought that the soul and angels are devoid of quantity and dimension, and that they have nothing to do with grosser locality.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The features or surroundings of a particular place.

Noun

Examples

a rural locality

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “locality” mean?

The fact or quality of having a position in space.

Is “locality” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.