Words / C1

loh-KAL-uh-tee/ləʊˈkæləti/

A locality is a particular area or neighbourhood (formal): in this locality, a rural locality. Area, neighbourhood, and place are everyday; local and location (already in the dictionary) are the family. Do not write locality for a vague “community” with no map.

Meaning

A particular area or neighbourhood (formal).

Examples

• “No clinic in that locality ran after the last bus was cut.”
• “Area is everyday. Location is a point or site. Local is the adjective. A locality can be named on a map. “The community” without a boundary is not a locality in a needs assessment.”

Good to know

A local area (formal). Everyday: area / neighbourhood. Family: local / location. Needs a real place, not a vibe.

Near in meaning

area

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