architect

[ ahr-ki-tekt ]

noun

1. a person who engages in the profession of architecture.
2. a person professionally engaged in the design of certain large constructions other than buildings and the like:

   landscape architect; naval architect.

3. the deviser, maker, or creator of anything:

   the architects of the Constitution of the United States.

verb (used with object)

1. to plan, organize, or structure as an architect:

   The house is well architected.

architect

/ ˈɑːkɪˌtɛkt /

noun

1. a person qualified to design buildings and to superintend their erection
2. a person similarly qualified in another form of construction

   a naval architect

3. any planner or creator

   the architect of the expedition

verb

1. tr to plan or create (something, esp a computer system)

Other Words From

• sub·archi·tect noun
• un·archi·tected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of architect¹

1555–65; < Latin architectus < Greek architéktōn, equivalent to Greek archi- archi- + tektōn builder, craftsman

Word History and Origins

Origin of architect¹

C16: from French architecte, from Latin architectus, from Greek arkhitektōn director of works, from archi- + tektōn workman; related to tekhnē art, skill

Example Sentences

He may be a villain, but at least Scar is an architect of his own devious life.

From Vox

If we can tap into these enigmatic “neural codes”—the brain’s internal language—we could potentially become the architects of our own minds.

From Singularity Hub 

Anywhere you go as the country starts to reopen, there’s evidence of how small business owners, municipal employees and other people who aren’t trained architects or designers have MacGyvered their domains in the cause of public health.

From Fortune

In more than 7,500 of 10,000 simulations, Democrat Hubert Humphrey, a lead author of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, defeated Republican Richard Nixon, one of the architects of the modern war on drugs and national “tough-on-crime” politics.

From Vox

Investors may take comfort in the likelihood that the architect of Japan’s negative interest rate policy, central bank governor Haruhiko Kuroda, will stick around and stay the course.

From Fortune

Encompass Develop, Design Construct, LLC A Kentucky-based architect, design and construction service.

From The Daily Beast

She married an architect and their children, Dialta as well as another daughter and two sons, were frequent guests at La Pietra.

From The Daily Beast

However, there has been a lot of work done since the report was released, the naval architect said.

From The Daily Beast

“This is a high priority for that facility,” the architect said.

From The Daily Beast

“This is an area that the Navy is taking seriously,” one naval architect familiar with the design told The Daily Beast.

From The Daily Beast

Jean was to be an architect—God knows why—but Aristide settled it, definitely, off-hand.

From Project Gutenberg

The fellow she came with is Delmet the architect—a great wag—lazy, but full of fun—and genius.

From Project Gutenberg

An architect by profession, Kashkin describes him as a very gifted amateur.

From Project Gutenberg

Loud shouts from the spectators greeted them; and everybody complimented the architect on the execution of his vast undertaking.

From Project Gutenberg

The exchange (used as a corn-market) is a noteworthy building by the famous architect of Bath, John Wood .

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• artist
• builder
• creator
• designer
• engineer
• inventor
• planner