hyperlocal
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpərˈloʊkəl/
- Literature
- Given all the variables, coming up with a hard-and-fast list of hyperlocals can be a daunting task, yet a few brave souls have made attempts.
Examples
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I tended not to agonize over what definition of hyperlocal was, as I thought that would only delay the counting.
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To me, hyperlocal is primarily tied into news-related content that generally would have an appeal to a mass audience in that community and enhances the community.
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Part of hyperlocal is talking about what is going on all over in your area with a little national flavor thrown in.
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It's very low wages jobs they have with hyperlocal publications.
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That question was put to me for the umpteenth time the other day by a representative from the U.K. innovation charity Nesta, and I explained that (to borrow from a certain president) it depends on what your definition of "hyperlocal" is.
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Meanwhile, if you get even smaller, the definition of "hyperlocal" could also include individuals who are publishing neighborhood-level news and information on their own—becoming de facto hyperlocal publishers without their contributions necessarily taking the form of "journalism" per se (or being a vehicle for local advertising).
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The community relied on a hyperlocal news website to stay updated about events and issues affecting their neighborhood.
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She started a hyperlocal blog to share stories and news about the small town where she lived.
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The new hyperlocal newspaper focuses on the concerns and interests of local residents rather than national news.
How Far-reaching
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Surface Forms
Morphology
hyperlocal = hyperlocal (transparent) = hyper + local
The noun is a straightforward conversion from the adjective 'hyperlocal' with no spelling change.
Etymology
Hyperlocal used as a noun comes from the parts hyper- meaning 'very' and local meaning 'nearby'. So a hyperlocal is a newspaper, website, or service that gives news only about your street, town, or neighborhood.