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hyperlocal

American  
[hahy-per-loh-kuhl] / ˌhaɪ pərˈloʊ kəl /
Or hyper-local

adjective

  1. relating to or focused on a very small geographical community, as a neighborhood.

    hyperlocal news websites;

    hyperlocal advertising.


Etymology

Origin of hyperlocal

First recorded in 1900–05; hyper- + local


Example Sentences

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“I think we’re really tapping into that desire to be hyperlocal, hyper-real and connected.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Neighborhood doorbell cameras, Flock license plate readers and hyperlocal social media sites like Nextdoor create a crowdsourced record of all people’s movements in public spaces.

From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026

But the hyperlocal, no-frills approach leaves small banks with far less of a financial cushion when times get tough.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026

Housing is also hyperlocal, meaning that even though some markets may be overvalued, others may be seeing sharp price declines due to specific conditions such as a high number of listings.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2025

Such hyperlocal histories are a crucial resource, a way for particular communities to preserve and chronicle their cultures, as well as a means for marketing their regions to tourists and chance visitors.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2025

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