Meaning of the word eunuch in English

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eunuch

US /ˈjuː.nək/
UK /ˈjuː.nək/

Noun

a man who has been castrated, especially (in the past) one employed to guard the women's living areas at an oriental court

Example:
Historically, eunuchs often held positions of power in imperial courts.
The ancient text describes the role of a eunuch in the royal household.