locally

American  

[loh-kuh-lee] / ˈloʊ kə li /

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.

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locally British  

/ ˈləʊkəlɪ /

adverb

1. within a particular area or place

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Etymology

Origin of locally

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

Explanation

Things that happen locally occur close to a specific place — near your town, for example. Locally grown tomatoes are picked on nearby farms and sold at your neighborhood market. If you shop locally, you support your neighbors' businesses whenever possible, buying things that are made and sold in your city or state. If there's been an increase in population locally, it means the total number of people living in your immediate area has gone up. This adverb can also describe things that occur only in one restricted part of the body: "Apply the ointment locally to the itchy spots."

Example Sentences

Colonies led by locally raised hybrid queens carried about 68% fewer mites on average compared to those led by commercial queens.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The study is the first to demonstrate that a locally adapted group of honeybees can consistently and naturally keep mite populations under control.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The EFF, also known locally as the red berets, are known for their signature red overalls worn by party leaders in parliament, meant to symbolise their affinity with South Africa's working class.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Eating locally grown meat and vegetables is a nice aspiration, but it’s no way to get a satisfying meal in the winter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I did it without guilt, since even the most extreme eat- local types say it’s okay to buy goods that can’t be produced locally.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

Related Words

• narrowly