English · Word Candidate

architect

/ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: architects · architecting · architected

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Meaning · English

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

Noun

Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A person who plans, devises or contrives the achievement of a desired result.

Noun

Peisistratus was the first architect of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To design, plan, or orchestrate.

Verb

He architected the military coup against the government.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “architect” mean?

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

Is “architect” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.