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infrastructure

/ˌɪnf.rɪˈstrʌktʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does infrastructure mean?

noun

The basic systems and infrastructure (such as transportation, communication, and power) that are necessary for the operation of a society or organization. The basic framework or structure beneath a system, organization, or process.

Example

"The city's infrastructure was severely damaged in the hurricane."

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