locality
Translation
area, neighborhood, vicinity
Examples
The hotel is in a quiet locality.
The hotel is in a quiet locality.
The exact locality of the ancient city is unknown.
The exact locality of the ancient city is unknown.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ... locality)) a particular area or neighborhood The hotel is in a quiet locality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: area, district, neighborhood, vicinity
Etymology
From Latin 'locus' (place), via 'localis' (relating to a place). The '-ity' suffix forms a noun indicating a state or condition.
Memory Tips
Think of 'local' + '-ity'. It's the quality of being local, or simply a local place.