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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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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

Some are even putting up their own mini weather stations to help them track hyperlocal trends to protect themselves from flooding and heat waves.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 2, 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

Nextdoor’s turnaround plan focuses on giving users hyperlocal updates, delivering information that helps people solve problems and providing timely notifications.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2025

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