locally

[loh-kuh-lee]

adverb

1. in a particular place, area, location, etc.

2. with regard to place.

3. in a local area; nearby.

   Not much interest is taken in the chess tournament locally.

ˈlocally

/ ˈləʊkəlɪ /

adverb

1. within a particular area or place

Word History and Origins

Origin of locally¹

First recorded in 1400–50, locally is from the late Middle English word localliche. See local, -ly

Example Sentences

These reefs were meant to serve as an alternative, given that access to the natural reef - known locally as Diattara - is restricted.

From BBC

I wish I could just run that experiment locally.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Bowen Morgan, who lives locally in Lampeter and represents the town, said she would continue to ask questions to the council and its cabinet.

From BBC

Denmark's defence minister said the "hybrid attack" was the work of a "professional actor" but appeared to have been launched locally.

From BBC

Almost 150 branches are independent organisations, responsible for all their fundraising locally and receiving little, if any, financial support from the charity's headquarters.

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