eunuch

/ˈjuːnʌk/

Definitions

1. noun

a man who has been castrated, often one who has been appointed to serve as an attendant or servant in a palace, especially in ancient China or the Ottoman Empire.

“The eunuch’s life was one of strict duty and isolation, but he was also given a high position of authority.”

Synonyms

  • castrato
  • servant

Antonyms

  • man
  • masculine