arsitek
Indonesian
Etymology
From Dutch architect, from Middle French architecte, from Latin architectus, from Ancient Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitéktōn).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [arˈsi.tɛk̚]
- Hyphenation: ar‧si‧tèk
Noun
arsitèk (first-person possessive arsitekku, second-person possessive arsitekmu, third-person possessive arsiteknya)
- architect,
- a professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.
- (figuratively) person who plans, devises or contrives the achievement of a desired result.
- Synonym: perencana
Alternative forms
- arkitek (Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore)
Related terms
- arsitektur
Further reading
- “arsitek” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Language Development and Fostering Agency — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic Indonesia, 2016.