De architect
Example: De architect ontwerpt een nieuw gebouw in de stad.
Definition
"De architect" refers to a professional who designs buildings and structures, ensuring functionality, safety, and aesthetics. In the example, 'De architect ontwerpt een nieuw gebouw in de stad,' the architect is responsible for creating the plans of a new city building.
Etymology
The word "de architect" comes from the Latin 'architectus,' which itself derives from the Greek 'arkhitektōn,' meaning 'chief builder' or 'master craftsman.' Did you know that 'arkhi-' means 'chief' and 'tektōn' means 'builder' in Greek? This origin reflects the architect’s role as the leading designer in construction.
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"De architect" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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