Meaning of the word architects in English

What does architects mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

architects

US /ˈɑːr.kɪ.tekts/
UK /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekts/

Plural Noun

1.

people who design buildings and in many cases also supervise their construction

Example:
The city hired renowned architects to design the new museum.
Good architects combine creativity with practical engineering knowledge.
2.

people responsible for devising or achieving a specified plan, development, or result

Example:
The software architects designed a robust and scalable system.
They were the chief architects of the peace treaty.