Definitions

1. adjective

not limited to a particular place or area; widespread or general

“The nonlocal effects of climate change were observed in the entire region.”

2. noun

a quantum mechanical phenomenon in which particles can be entangled and affect each other even at a distance

“The researchers studied the nonlocal behavior of particles in the experiment.”

3. noun

a term used in computer science to describe a programming paradigm that allows data and code to be shared across different locations

“The new programming language supported nonlocal variables for easier data management.”

4. adverb

not limited to a particular place or area; in a widespread or general manner

“The company operates nonlocally, with offices in multiple countries.”