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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
architect
    n 1: someone who creates plans to be used in making something
         (such as buildings) [syn: architect, designer]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Architect \Ar"chi*tect\ ([aum]r"k[i^]*t[e^]kt), n. [L.
   architectus, architecton, Gr. ? chief artificer, master
   builder; pref. 'archi- (E. archi-) + ? workman, akin to ?
   art, skill, ? to produce: cf. F. architecte, It. architetto.
   See Technical.]
   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.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. A contriver, designer, or maker.
      [1913 Webster]

            The architects of their own happiness. --Milton.
      [1913 Webster]

            A French woman is a perfect architect in dress.
                                                  --Coldsmith.
      [1913 Webster]

3. The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906)
ARCHITECT, n.  One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft
of your money.


Thesaurus Results for Architect:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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