De infrastructuur
Example: De infrastructuur van de stad vereist dringende verbeteringen voor de toekomst.
Definition
"De infrastructuur" refers to the fundamental physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, including transportation systems, communication networks, and utilities. For example, the city's infrastructure requires urgent improvements for the future.
Etymology
The word "de infrastructuur" comes from the French word 'infrastructure,' which itself derives from the Latin 'infra-' meaning 'below' and 'structure,' meaning 'building.' It originally referred to the underlying framework or foundation of a system. Did you know? The term gained popularity in the 20th century to describe essential public works and services.
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"De infrastructuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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