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infrastructure

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ĩ.fɾɐjʃ.tɾu.tu.ɾɐ/in·fra·es·tru·tu·ra

Definition

1

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Usage examples

The government is investing in public infrastructure.
Poor infrastructure can hinder economic growth.

Common combinations

transport infrastructuredigital infrastructurecritical infrastructureinfrastructure development