nonlocal

British

/ nɒnˈləʊkəl /

adjective

not of, affecting, or confined to a limited area or part

the nonlocal aspect of the psyche

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But given this is a Dan Brown novel, there is powerful opposition to this idea, and a strong desire to weaponize nonlocal consciousness, especially within the corridors of a certain intelligence agency in Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

Their geographical origins varied among species and included a mix of local and nonlocal birds.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2024

The lineup looks great, it’s a nice mixture of local and nonlocal.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2023

Theories that can explain such correlations are said to be Bell nonlocal.

From Scientific American • May 22, 2023

The new seminaries are reported to provide free tuition and living costs for nonlocal students.

From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2022

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