Eunuch
Pronunciation: /ˈjuːnək/
Eunuch (noun)
- a man who has been castrated, often in the past to guard women in a palace.
- a person who lacks power or influence, often used metaphorically.
Examples
- The eunuch served in the royal court.
- Eunuchs were often employed in ancient palaces.
Common collocations: royal eunuch, trusted eunuch, employ eunuchs, political eunuch, feel like a eunuch