architect

noun

ar·​chi·​tect ˈär-kə-ˌtekt How to pronounce architect (audio)
1
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
2
: a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the architect of American foreign policy

Examples of architect in a Sentence

the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II
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Los Angeles, California This 1924 Spanish-modern Mediterranean in Silver Lake was renovated by architect Josiah Maddock. The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024 During that time, the actor purchased an uninhabitable island in Tahiti and recruited Los Angeles architect Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, to build the world’s first ecologically friendly retreat. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024 Designed by architects Daniel Burnham and Frederick P. Dinkelberg in a Renaissance Revival and Beaux Arts style, it was originally named the Fuller Building, headquarters for the Fuller construction company. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 It’s designed by renowned celebrity architect Kobi Karp Architecture and Design, known for his work with Barry Sternlicht and Juwan Howard. Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for architect 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French architecte, from Latin architectus, from Greek architektōn master builder, from archi- + tektōn builder, carpenter — more at technical

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of architect was in 1563

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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/architect. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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architect

noun
ar·​chi·​tect ˈär-kə-ˌtekt How to pronounce architect (audio)
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction

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