infrastructure
Translation
infrastructure
Examples
The country needs to invest in its infrastructure.
The country needs to invest in its infrastructure.
The war has damaged the country's infrastructure.
The war has damaged the country's infrastructure.
Grammar Patterns
((infrastructure)) the basic systems and services for a country or organization The government is improving the national infrastructure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: foundation, framework, underpinning
Etymology
'Infra-' (below) + 'structure'. The underlying structure that supports a country or organization.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'structure' that is 'infra' (below) the surface of society, like roads and power grids.