Definitions

1. noun

An ancient Egyptian polymath and architect who served under Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC, famous for designing the Step Pyramid of Djoser and other notable architectural projects.

“The Egyptian historian credited Imhotep as the mastermind behind the innovative design of the Step Pyramid.”

2. proper noun

A title given to certain individuals in ancient Egyptian mythology, often associated with wisdom, architecture, and medicine.

“In the Egyptian pantheon, Imhotep was deified and revered as the god of medicine and architecture.”