eunuch

• Sustantivo que designa a un varón castrado, históricamente empleado a menudo como funcionario de la corte, sirviente o guardián del harén en diversas culturas.

A noun referring to a castrated male, historically often employed as a court official or servant in various cultures.

1. Castrated maleC1formal

   A man who has been castrated, often historically employed as a court official or guard.

   Eunuco (hombre castrado)

   • In ancient China, eunuchs served in the imperial palace.
   • The eunuch was responsible for guarding the harem.
   • Historical records mention eunuchs in the Byzantine court.

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2. Ineffective personC2informal

   A person who is considered powerless or ineffective, often used figuratively.

   Persona ineficaz o sin poder

   • The new manager is a political eunuch, unable to make any real decisions.
   • He felt like a eunuch in the boardroom, ignored by everyone.
   • The committee was a eunuch, lacking any real authority.

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