capita
Pronunciation: [ˈkæpɪtə]
Word
Context: "economics"
(noun) this word means 'per person' and is often used to talk about things like money or resources. When we say something is 'per capita,' we mean we are looking at it for each individual person in a group.
Example
The country's income per capita has increased over the last year.
Example
The school didn't perform well per capita when compared to other schools.
Example
What is the average income per capita in our city?
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