architectn.[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.()2. A contriver, designer, or maker.()The architects of their own happiness. (Milton.)A French woman is a perfect architect in dress. (Coldsmith.)