eunuchism

[ yoo-nuh-kiz-uhm ]

noun

1. the state of being a eunuch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eunuchism¹

First recorded in 1610–20; eunuch + -ism

Example Sentences

From her epoch, eunuchism has become an inseparable attendant on Oriental despotism, and has so continued to the present day.

From Project Gutenberg

The relations that from eunuchism led to pederasty are very easy of explanation.

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