eunuch

/ˈjuː.nək/ · noun

Meaning

A castrated human male.
Such a man employed as harem guard or in certain (mainly Eastern) monarchies (e.g. late Roman and Chinese Empires) as court or state officials.
(in translations of ancient texts) A man who is not inclined to marry and procreate.

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Related words

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