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hyperlocal

hyperlocal

2 6.8
Relating to a very small local area like a neighborhood
  • adjective
  • /ˌhaɪpərˈloʊkəl/
translation icon : hiperlocal
  • Today, I'm heading up to Montclair State University, where I'm joining an ambitious effort to nurture digital and hyperlocal journalism in New Jersey.
  • hyperlocal news

So that's one number two, hyperlocal focus.

Examples

  • We consider ourselves, or more specifically our affiliated websites within our network, to be hyperlocal in nature.

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  • 41% of respondents offer consulting to small, hyperlocal businesses, e.g., the restaurant around the corner.

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  • The hyperlocal focus needs to be on the county itself.

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  • Capital is a hyperlocal news website covering New York City.

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  • A good hyperlocal product is going to combine and cover what is going on in the entire county.

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  • Many residents enjoy reading the hyperlocal news that focuses on the events happening in their neighborhood.

  • The new café became a beloved spot for hyperlocal residents looking for fresh, locally sourced meals.

  • She always shares hyperlocal events on social media to keep her friends informed about community gatherings.

Synonyms

local
vshyperlocal
∞ 1.0

Belonging to a particular area or community, not to a larger region

focuses on a very small, specific neighborhood rather than a general place
localized
vshyperlocal
  • US
4.8

Found only in one small area

focuses on a much smaller, neighborhood-sized area rather than any limited place
localistic
vshyperlocal
7.2

Giving more importance to local needs than to national ones

is concentrated on a very small community's needs rather than general community concerns

How Local

hyperlocal
2 6.8
local
∞ 1.0
regional
521 3.5
national
∞ 2.0
international
∞ 2.1

Surface Forms

hyperlocal positive

Morphology

hyperlocal = local (transparent) = hyper + local

The meaning is directly compositional: 'hyper-' adds the sense of extreme focus to 'local'.

Etymology

Hyperlocal comes from the parts hyper- meaning 'very' and local meaning 'nearby'. So hyperlocal means something that is 'very local' and is used for things that focus on one neighborhood or a very small area.