Architect
/ˈɑːrkɪtekt/
nounBeginner📊CommonProfession
1 meaning2 questions
Definitions
1
A person who designs buildings and other structures.
/ˈɑːrkɪtekt/
nounneutralBeginner
Profession
A person who designs buildings.
The architect presented her innovative design to the client.
💡 Simply: Someone who plans and draws buildings.
More Examples
2
He worked as an architect for over 20 years.
How It's Used
Construction
"The architect designed a stunning modern building."
Urban Planning
"The city hired a renowned architect to oversee the redevelopment project."
From Old French architecte, from Latin architectus, from Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitektōn), from ἀρχι- (arkhi-) "chief" + τέκτων (tékton) "builder, carpenter".
The word 'architect' has been used in a similar sense since the ancient Greek period, referring to master builders.
Memory tip
Think 'archi' (chief) + 'tect' (builder)
Word Origin
LanguageGreek
Original meaning
"master builder"
Base: architect
chief architectrenowned architectleading architectarchitectural design
Common misspellings
architechtarchitecharctetect
Practice
Usage
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