infrastructure
nounfeminine/ĩ.fɾɐjʃ.tɾu.tu.ɾɐ/high
in·fra·es·tru·tu·ra
Definition
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
The government is investing in public infrastructure.
Poor infrastructure can hinder economic growth.
Common collocations
transport infrastructuredigital infrastructurecritical infrastructureinfrastructure development
Etymology
Do latim 'infra' (abaixo) + 'structura' (construção).