noun🔗ShareA castrated human male."In ancient China, some men became a eunuch to work within the emperor's palace and serve the royal family, since they would not be able to have children with the women in the court. "humansexhistorybodypersonmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSuch a man employed as harem guard or in certain (mainly Eastern) monarchies (e.g. late Roman and Chinese Empires) as court or state officials."The eunuch guarded the royal palace, preventing unauthorized people from entering. "historyroyalgovernmentsocietyjobpersonhumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(in translations of ancient texts) A man who is not inclined to marry and procreate."In some ancient courts, a powerful official might be described in translated texts as a "eunuch," suggesting he was not expected to marry or have children, allowing him to focus solely on his duties to the emperor. "bodysexpersonhistoryhumanfamilycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
