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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Murphy, who is a foodie, also raved about the area fare, especially the hyperlocal tasting menu at the restaurant Pluvio. Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024 Lofoten takes the kilometer zero philosophy seriously; almost everything on your plate is hyperlocal: at Holmen, a fairy-tale shoreside hotel on the island of Moskenes, local cod and halibut, along with grouse and lamb, dictate daily menus. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 Campaign spending on local school board races has grown in Texas since the pandemic, when the once hyperlocal elections became battlegrounds for COVID-19 policies and statewide education policy such as book challenges. Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Apr. 2024 Earth, a mobile app that connects people to hyperlocal actions tied to regional climate goals, offering rewards for measurable impact. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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