A man who has been castrated, especially one employed to guard the women's living areas at an oriental court. noun
In ancient times, eunuchs were often employed in royal courts.
The eunuch served as a trusted advisor to the emperor.
A man or boy deprived of the testes or external genitals. noun
The medical procedure left him a eunuch.
Historically, some boys were made eunuchs to preserve their singing voices.
An ineffectual or powerless man. noun
He felt like a eunuch in the company, unable to influence any decisions.
The manager was seen as a eunuch, lacking any real authority.