capita

American  

[kap-i-tuh] / ˈkæp ɪ tə /

noun

1. plural of caput.

2. an individual person, as used in the phrase per capita.

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capita British  

/ ˈkæpɪtə /

noun

1. See per capita

2. anatomy the plural of caput

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Example Sentences

These trends emerged despite the mayor's assertion that London's per capita homicide rate has fallen to its lowest level on record.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

However, commercial flying is the safest form of transportation per capita and per mile, followed by train and bus travel.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

By 1860, Mr. Rood writes, “Louisiana’s Natchez District was home to more millionaires per capita than any other region in the nation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The top five states with the highest income per capita, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and California, also have the highest share of passport ownership in the country.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Countries with higher per capita incomes than North Korea include Sudan, Congo, and Laos.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden