Definition of an Architect

Architect -

ar·chi·tect

–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)

4.	to plan, organize, or structure as an architect: The house is well architected.

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[Origin: 1555–65; <>architectus <>architéktōn, equiv. to Gk archi- archi- + tektōn] builder, craftsman

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