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What does the word architecture come from?

Greek words meaning chief creator.

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Why: The term comes from Greek arkhitekton, meaning architect, from arkhi (chief) and tekton (creator).

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Answer: Greek words meaning chief creator. The term comes from Greek arkhitekton, meaning architect, from arkhi (chief) and tekton (creator).

  1. Architecture en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture
    from ἀρχι- (arkhi-) 'chief' and τέκτων (téktōn) 'creator'
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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