word
Starchitect
STAR-kih-tekt
/ˈstɑːrkɪtɛkt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
starchitect
Dictionary meaning
Portmanteau of 'star' and 'architect' — a celebrity architect whose name alone attracts projects and media attention; Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, and Renzo Piano are examples; criticized for prioritizing iconic form over practical function or community needs
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