Infrastructure

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.frə.strʌk.tʃər/

Infrastructure (noun)

  1. An underlying base or foundation for a building, organization, or system
  2. The facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society

Examples

  • Good infrastructure helps people get clean water and safe roads.
  • The city is improving its infrastructure to reduce traffic and outages.