Architectress

/ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktrəs/ noun

A female architect, a woman who designs buildings and structures; the feminine form of architect.

From architect + -ess (feminine suffix). A historical term from the 17th-19th centuries before 'architect' became gender-neutral; the -ess suffix was common for marking women's professions.

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