Etymology:
Origin:
The word "lustrum" originated in ancient Rome, where it referred to a five-year period. Every five years, the Roman people would conduct a census and sacrifice to the gods to ensure their purification and atonement for any offenses committed during the previous five years. This ritual was known as the "lustrum."
Over time, the word "lustrum" came to be used more generally to refer to any five-year period or anniversary. It is also used in academia to denote the five-year period between the granting of graduate or undergraduate degrees.
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