Builder
/ˈbɪl.dər/noun
A person who constructs or creates, particularly buildings or structures.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, builders were often seen as possessing the sacred power to shape reality, akin to modern-day magicians crafting spells.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhu-
“to be, to grow, to become.”
Old English
Old English
byldan
“to construct, to build.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
býldra
“to construct or erect.”
Middle English
Middle English
bildere
“one who builds; a maker or creator.”
Modern English
English
builder
“a person who constructs or creates, especially in the context of construction.”