Definitions for: Lustrum


[n] (ancient Rome) a ceremonial purification of the Roman population every five years following the census
[n] a period of five years



Webster (1913) Definition: Lus"trum, n.; pl. E. Lustrums, L. Lustra. [L. Cf.
2d & 3d Luster.]
A lustration or purification, especially the purification of
the whole Roman people, which was made by the censors once in
five years. Hence: A period of five years.

See Also: ceremony, period, period of time, time period

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