infrastructure
noun B1
Plain meaning
the basic systems a place needs, such as roads, power, water, transport, or internet
Exam-register meaning
the physical and organisational systems that support economic and social activity
In context
generalThe village needs better infrastructure, especially roads and internet.
examWeak infrastructure can limit economic growth even when investment is available.
Common collocations
public infrastructuredigital infrastructureinfrastructure development
Watch out
Usually use it as an uncountable noun: 'better infrastructure', not 'better infrastructures'.
Word family
infrastructural (adjective)infrastructure (noun)