Capriote

noun

Ca·​pri·​ote ˈkaprēˌōt How to pronounce Capriote (audio)
ˈkä-
-ēət
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Capri

Word History

Etymology

Capri, island in the Bay of Naples, Italy + English -ote

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“Capri.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Capri. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Capri

geographical name

Ca·​pri ka-ˈprē How to pronounce Capri (audio)
kə-;
ˈkä-(ˌ)prē
ˈka-
variants or ancient Capreae
island of Italy in the southern part of the Bay of Naples area 4 square miles (10 square kilometers), population 7270
Capriote
ˈka-prē-ˌōt How to pronounce Capri (audio)
ˈkä-
-prē-ət
noun

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