infrastructure

noun B2

Meaning

Infrastructure refers to the fundamental facilities and systems that support the functioning of a society, such as transportation, communication, and utilities.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse infrastructure with superstructure, which refers to the buildings and structures built on top of the infrastructure.

Example Sentences

How can we improve the city's infrastructure quickly and affordably ?
The city needs better infrastructure to support more people .
The government invested heavily in the country's transportation infrastructure .
The government plans to improve the city's infrastructure next year .

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