infrastructure
nounUK /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə/
US /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/
The basic things a place needs to work, like roads, bridges, and pipes.
The city spent money on infrastructure like new roads and water pipes.
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2. The basic systems and services of a country or organization.
Good schools and hospitals are part of a country's infrastructure.
3. The physical parts of a computer system, such as hardware and networks.
The company upgraded its IT infrastructure to run faster.
4. The underlying support or base of an organization or activity.
Trust is the infrastructure of any strong friendship.