Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A person's name: "I. M. Pei" is the name of a renowned architect. It specifically refers to Ieoh Ming Pei, a Chinese-born American architect famous for his large, elegantly designed buildings and his innovative use of geometry, light, and materials.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The museum's design is the work of I. M. Pei.
  • I. M. Pei's architecture blends modernism with cultural context.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to a style or legacy: The name "I. M. Pei" is often used to refer to the architectural style or the body of work associated with him.
  • The building's clean lines and glass pyramid are very I. M. Pei.

Variants and Related Words

• Pei, Ieoh Ming Pei: Full name variants.
• Pei Cobb Freed & Partners: The name of the architectural firm he co-founded.

Synonyms

• Architect, designer. (Note: These are general terms; "I. M. Pei" is a specific, unique proper noun.)

Related Idioms or Phrases

Noun

1. United States architect (born in China in 1917)