## Definition
An **architect** is a person responsible for designing and planning buildings or other structures. The term also extends to someone who creates, organizes, or plans the structure of ideas, events, or systems.
### Extended Meaning
In computing, an architect is someone who designs or assembles programs, computer systems, or software infrastructures that control how components interact and function together.
### Example Usage
> “She worked as the chief architect of the city’s new urban development plan.”
> “As a software architect, he defined the system’s core components and their interconnections.”
### Related Concepts
- Designer of physical or conceptual structures
- Planner of projects, systems, or frameworks
- Creator of organized structures, both in real and virtual environments
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**Author’s Summary:** The term *architect* refers to a creative planner who designs physical structures or conceptual systems, ensuring function, coherence, and innovation in their construction.
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Oxford Learner's Dictionaries — 2025-11-29