noun

infrastructure

infrastructure

The country needs to invest in its infrastructure.

The country needs to invest in its infrastructure.

Good infrastructure is vital for economic growth.

Good infrastructure is vital for economic growth.

((a country's/city's)) infrastructure The city is upgrading its public transport infrastructure.

Synonyms: foundation, framework, underpinning

From Latin 'infra-' (below) and 'structura' (structure). Literally 'the structure below'.

Think of 'infra-' as 'inferior' or 'underneath'. It's the underlying structure of a country (roads, bridges, power).

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