architect

/ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/

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Also seen as: architects · architecting · architected

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chuyên gia thiết kế tòa nhà hoặc kết cấu

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Noun

Examples

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người lên kế hoạch để đạt được kết quả mong muốn

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Noun

Examples

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).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To design, plan, or orchestrate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thiết kế, lập kế hoạch hoặc chỉ đạo

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Verb

Examples

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).

Common questions

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.

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