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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But in northeast Louisiana, the impact is hyperlocal. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026 However, AccuWeather’s hyperlocal system will provide more support to those regions that are most vulnerable. Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026 According to Breindel, the company relies on proprietary cellular mobility datasets to surface real-world behavioral patterns and define audiences with hyperlocal precision. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026 But for those looking to stay hyperlocal, the Grand America has menus and venues in-house for every occasion, and the Grand Spa’s full-service specialty treatments are unparalleled in the American West. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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