infrastructure

noun
UK: /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/
US: /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃɚ/

  1. The basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to function properly, for example, roads, communication systems, water and power supplies.

    1. The new road is vital infrastructure for the region.
    2. Investment in infrastructure is essential for long-term economic growth, including broadband.

  2. The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for a society or enterprise to operate.

    1. We need to improve the city's infrastructure a lot.
    2. The country's economic infrastructure was badly damaged by the recent earthquake.

  3. The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, including transportation and communication systems, power plants, schools, etc.

    1. The city is developing its tourism infrastructure.
    2. More money is needed to maintain the current infrastructure and build new networks.

Synonyms

foundation network base system framework

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infrastructure" in English means: The basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to function properly, for example, roads, communication systems, water and power supplies., The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for a society or enterprise to operate., The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, including transportation and communication systems, power plants, schools, etc..

The phonetic transcription of "infrastructure" is /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/ in British English and /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "infrastructure": foundation, network, base, system, framework.

Example usage of "infrastructure": "The new road is vital infrastructure for the region.". More examples on the page.