Eunuch

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːnək/

Eunuch (noun)

  1. a man who has been castrated, often in the past to guard women in a palace.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Eunuch

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