[pəː ˈkapɪtə], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- for each person; in relation to people taken individually
(e.g: the state had fewer banks per capita than elsewhere)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: Latin, literally ‘by heads’

[pəː ˈkapɪtə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating or applied to each person
(e.g: lower than average per capita spending)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: Latin, literally ‘by heads’