architect — a person who designs buildings and structures
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who designs buildings and structures
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrkɪtekt/
Korean meaning: 건축가
Korean pronunciation: **아**키텍트
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
💡 Concept
a person who designs buildings and structures
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɑːrkɪtekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɑːkɪtekt/
🌳Etymology
Rootarchitect
Origin
From Greek 'arkhitekton', combining 'arkhi' (chief, master) and 'tekton' (builder, carpenter). The word entered English via Latin and French during the Renaissance.
🎵Rhyme
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🔗Collocations
chief architect
landscape architect
software architect
architect of peace
talented architect
hire an architect
architect's vision
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks he's an architect - he keeps rearranging my furniture!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
designerplannercreatormastermind
Antonyms
destroyerdemolisher
Related
architectureblueprintconstructionengineerbuilder
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