infrastructure

infrastructure
/in"freuh struk'cheuhr/, n.
1. the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.
2. the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, as transportation and communication systems, power plants, and schools.
3. the military installations of a country.
[1925-30; INFRA + STRUCTURE]
Syn. 1. basis, foundation, support.

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