hyperlocal

adjective

hy·​per·​lo·​cal ˌhī-pər-ˈlō-kəl How to pronounce hyperlocal (audio)
: limited to a very small geographical area
hyperlocal news/weather
hyperlocal marketing
Public health authorities have responded by shifting efforts away from mass vaccination sites and focusing on communities with the lowest vaccination rates. This hyperlocal approach … hinges on making the shots easy to reach …Jon Schuppe et al.

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The other key point from First Street’s ongoing analysis of climate risk – first profiled by USA TODAY in October – is that in most cases, risk is hyperlocal. Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025 Prioritize collecting, organizing and analyzing datasets that provide a competitive edge, including property performance metrics, hyperlocal market insights or tenant behavior patterns. Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Ristorante Al Cambio The city’s classic dishes, made with hyperlocal ingredients. Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025 The indulgent spa, bikes for coastal rides, and Tella, the on-site restaurant helmed by chef Francisco Ruiz, celebrate Asturias' culinary roots with a hyperlocal menu. Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hyperlocal

Word History

Etymology

hyper- + local entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hyperlocal was in 1921

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“Hyperlocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperlocal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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