Synonyms for per capita


Grammar : Noun
Spell : per kap-i-tuh
Phonetic Transcription : pər ˈkæp ɪ tə


Définition of per capita

Origin :
  • Latin, literally "by the head," from per (see per) + capita "head" (see capital).
  • noun per person
Example sentences :
  • We now sell Canadians products averaging $30 per capita annually.
  • Extract from : « East of Suez » by Frederic Courtland Penfield
  • The per capita appropriations to the several schools range from $260 to $357.
  • Extract from : « The Deaf » by Harry Best
  • In Massachusetts a direct appropriation of $150 per capita is made by the state.
  • Extract from : « The Deaf » by Harry Best
  • Our estimate for Chicago shows more than double that per capita.
  • Extract from : « The Arena » by Various
  • These permits are issued and charged for upon a per capita basis.
  • Extract from : « Our National Forests » by Richard H. Douai Boerker
  • Between the character of the people and the per capita wealth?
  • Extract from : « Manual of References and Exercises in Economics » by Frank A. Fetter
  • Taxation in Canada in 1901 was $10 per capita, and but $7.50 per capita in the United States.
  • Extract from : « The Way to the West » by Emerson Hough
  • The funds of the Federation are derived from a per capita tax on the membership.
  • Extract from : « The Armies of Labor » by Samuel P. Orth
  • We find that these three use on an average $16.40 per capita of gold.
  • Extract from : « If Not Silver, What? » by John W. Bookwalter
  • The increase in the per capita during this period was $7.06.
  • Extract from : « State of the Union Addresses of Theodore Roosevelt » by Theodore Roosevelt

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