architect

noun

ar·​chi·​tect ˈär-kə-ˌtekt How to pronounce architect (audio)
Synonyms of architect
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

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the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II
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Highly integrated, the company’s teams range from leather artisans and pattern cutters to engineers, architects and retail staff. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 His group had been consulting with architects on restoration plans in hopes that someone would save the day. — Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 31 July 2026 Most sophisticated owners already hire architects, engineers and consultants. — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The 34-story office tower, built in the 1950s, is undergoing a conversion into roughly 678 apartments, according to its architect, Gensler. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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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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