locally

adverb

lo·​cal·​ly ˈlō-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce locally (audio)
1
: with respect to a particular place or situation
2
: nearby
3
: in the region of origin

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Policies implemented locally can inspire state and federal initiatives, creating a ripple effect of positive change. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 These restaurants are locally owned and supplied, and they’re patronized by people who live there. Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025 Once in North Carolina, the vehicle would be sold locally for a price far below market value. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for locally 

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locally was in 1773

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“Locally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locally. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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