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Definition of eunuch

eunuch

/ˈjuː.nək/
eu · nuch
Plural:eunuchs
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Adjective:eunuchoid
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• noun

1

A man who has been castrated, especially one historically employed as a harem guard or high-ranking court official in various Asian and Middle Eastern empires.

Example

"During the Ming dynasty, a trusted eunuch could wield immense administrative power within the imperial palace."

2

An ineffectual, powerless, or weak-willed person, especially one lacking political or moral influence (used figuratively and often derogatorily).

Example

"Critics dismissed the committee members as political eunuchs who lacked the authority to enforce real reform."

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• Nearby Words

eulogist
eulogize
eulogy
eunuch
euonymus
eupatorium
euphemism

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Latin eunuchus from Ancient Greek eunoukhos, a compound of eune ('bed') and ekhein ('to keep' or 'to guard'), literally meaning 'bedchamber guard' in reference to their traditional role in royal courts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eunuch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eunuch
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