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infrastructure
/ˈɪn.frə.strʌk.tʃər/
[/ˈɪn.frə.strʌk.tʃər/]
basic facilities
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The basic physical systems and facilities, such as roads and power, needed for a society to function.
Example
The government invested heavily in infrastructure, building new roads, bridges, and power lines.
The government invested heavily in infrastructure, building new roads, bridges, and power lines.
Etymology
From Latin 'infra' (below) plus 'structura' (structure).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in economics, engineering, and policy discussion.