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What is another word for eunuchs?

Pronunciation: [jˈuːnʌt͡ʃz] (IPA)

The word eunuchs refers to individuals who have been castrated, typically male. There are several alternative terms that can be used to refer to eunuchs, including castrati, geldings, emasculated men, and neutered males. Each of these terms emphasizes the castration aspect of the individual's identity. Some scholars suggest that the term "eunuch" has negative connotations, and may be considered pejorative or offensive to some individuals. As such, it is important to be sensitive when referring to individuals who may be classified as eunuchs, and to use language that is respectful and appropriate for the situation at hand.
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What are the hypernyms for Eunuchs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    human, person, castrated man, De-masculinized Man, Intersex Person, Man Without Penis, Man Without Testicles, Neutered Man, Severed Man, Sterile Man.

Usage examples for Eunuchs

On an obelisk in his palace at Chalah, on which Shalmanesar caused the annals of his victories to be written and a picture to be made of the offering of the tribute from five nations, we see him standing with two eunuchs behind him, one of whom holds an umbrella, while two others lead before him the deputies of Jehu.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
He had a large number of eunuchs, most of them Gallas, or soldiers and chiefs who had recovered from the mutilation the Gallas inflict on their wounded foe.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc
The queen or the favourite of the day had a tent or house to herself, and several eunuchs to attend upon her; at night these attendants slept at the door of her tent, and were made responsible for the virtue of the lady entrusted to their care.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc

Famous quotes with Eunuchs

  • Critics are like eunuchs in a harem; they know how it's done, they've seen it done every day, but they're unable to do it themselves.
    Brendan Behan
  • Critics are like eunuchs in a harem they know how it's done, they've seen it done every day, but they're unable to do it themselves.
    Brendan Francis Behan
  • God knows, people who are paid to have attitudes toward things, professional critics, make me sick; camp-following eunuchs of literature.
    Ernest Hemingway
  • Unlearned men of books assume the care, As eunuchs are the guardians of the fair.
    Edward Young

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