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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

While real-estate trends tend to be hyperlocal, the power balance has shifted nationally.

From MarketWatch Apr. 3, 2026

McCann added that coverage of town councils by hyperlocal titles was even more important than ever due to growing budgets at the lower tier of local government.

From BBC Feb. 18, 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

Still, the company has carved out a hyperlocal niche among other social networks, other analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2025

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