ARCHITECT

architect. Architect, n. a chief builder, surveyor, planner

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Ar″chi‐tect (är″kĭ‐tĕkt), n. [[L. architectus, architecton, Gr. � chief artificer, master builder; pref. αρχἰ- (E. archi-) + � workman, akin to � art, skill, � to produce: cf. F. architecte, It. architetto. See Technical.]] 1. 1. A person skilled in the art of building; one who understands architecture, or makes it his occupation to form plans and designs of buildings, and to superintend the artificers employed.
2. 2. A contriver, designer, or maker.
The architects of their own happiness. Milton. A French woman is a perfect architect in dress. Coldsmith.