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Per Capita
pur KAP-ih-tah
/pər ˈkæpɪtə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Percapita
Dictionary meaning
Per person; used to calculate economic statistics on an individual basis.
History and origin
Latin
Examples
- Switzerland has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables (ignoring 'per'). Stress on 'cap'. Latin for 'by heads'.
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