n.
Pronunciation: ' in-fr ə - ˌ str ə k-ch ə r, -( ˌ )frä-
Function: noun
Date: 1927
1 : the underlying foundation or basic framework (as of a system or organization)
2 : the permanent installations required for military purposes
3 : the system of public works of a country, state, or region also : the resources (as personnel, buildings, or equipment) required for an activity
– in · fra · struc · tur · al \ - ˌ str ə k-ch ə -r ə l, - ˌ str ə k-shr ə l \ adjective