architect

noun

ar·​chi·​tect ˈär-kə-ˌtekt 

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

Synonyms of architect

• engineer
• mastermind
• designer
• leader

Examples of architect in a Sentence

the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II

Recent Examples on the Web

Protecting these landmarks requires collaboration among civic leaders, developers, property owners, architects, preservationists and engaged citizens. —Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026

Golf course architect Tom Fazio is expected to lead the renovations, according to NOTUS. —Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026

There was a lot of criticism thrown Guerin’s way this winter as the architect of Team USA ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. —Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026

In a perfectly circular and very local twist, Soil’s architect is a member of the Horiuchi family, whose former residence now houses Azumi. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026

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

Phrases Containing architect

• landscape architect
• marine architect
• naval architect

Rhymes for architect

• circumspect
• deselect
• dialect
• disconnect
• disinfect
• disrespect
• incorrect
• indirect
• intellect
• interject
• intersect
• pluperfect

Kids Definition

architect

noun

ar·​chi·​tect ˈär-kə-ˌtekt 

: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction