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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This isn't welcome news to all Hoosiers, some of whom were put off by the size and fervor of the negative advertising from outside groups in these hyperlocal races. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 May 2026 The right fit may be national, regional, hyperlocal or community-based. — Nandini Sankara, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026 When capital markets freeze, that hyperlocal model becomes a feature rather than a limitation. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Dining options lean into hyperlocal offerings; Canoe Bay grows its own produce in an extensive on-site organic garden. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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