architect — a person who designs buildings and structures
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who designs buildings and structures
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrkɪtekt/
Example Sentences
- The architect forgot to include bathrooms in his mansion design!
- She wants to become an architect to design eco-friendly buildings.
- The famous architect was also the architect of many urban planning reforms.
architect
NOUN[/ˈɑːrkɪtekt/]
a person who designs buildings and structures
a person who designs buildings and structures
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'arkhitekton', combining 'arkhi' (chief, master) and 'tekton' (builder, carpenter). The word entered English via Latin and French during the Renaissance.
Breakdown
arkhi- (chief, master) + -tekton (builder, carpenter) = architect (master builder)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The architect forgot to include bathrooms in his mansion design!”
“She wants to become an architect to design eco-friendly buildings.”
“The famous architect was also the architect of many urban planning reforms.”
“My cat thinks he's an architect - he keeps rearranging my furniture!”
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