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master builder

noun

  1. a building contractor.
  2. a person skilled in the art of building; architect.


master builder

noun

  1. a person skilled in the design and construction of buildings, esp before the foundation of the profession of architecture
  2. a self-employed builder who employs labour
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of master builder1

First recorded in 1550–60
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Hilde goes on to appear in one of Ibsen's later plays, The Master Builder, a new adaptation of which is coincidentally also currently in the West End, starring Ewan McGregor.

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The Scottish actor, who has starred in Trainspotting and Moulin Rouge, is set to star in My Master Builder in London's West End between April and July next year.

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Inspired by Henrik Ibsen's 1892 play The Master Builder, the new show is written by US playwright Lila Raicek and will be directed by Michael Grandage.

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"The funny story is, I had literally just finished reading Ibsen’s The Master Builder for pleasure – an extraordinary read," McGregor explained.

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Ibsen's The Master Builder focused on a middle-aged Norwegian architect who becomes successful by building new homes following a fire that destroys a residential estate.

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