Architects
/ˈɑːrkɪtɛkts/
Definitions
A person who designs buildings and other physical structures.
/ˈɑːrkɪtɛkts/
A person who designs buildings and other structures.
The lead architect oversaw the construction of the skyscraper.
💡 Simply: Someone who plans and draws designs for buildings.
More Examples
Many talented architects contributed to the design of the new stadium.
How It's Used
"The architects presented their plans for the new museum."
"The city hired several architects to help with urban renewal projects."
From Middle French architecte, from Late Latin architectus, from Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitektōn), from ἀρχι- (arkhi-) 'chief, principal' + τέκτων (tékton) 'builder'.
The term has been used in similar ways throughout history, referring to those who design and oversee large-scale structures.
Memory tip
Think 'archi' (chief) + 'tect' (builder) - the chief builder.
Word Origin
"master builder"