A "lustrum" is a term that historically refers to a period of five years. The word has its origins in ancient Rome, where it denoted a ceremonial purification conducted every five years, which involved a census of the population and a ritual to appease the gods. In modern usage, "lustrum" can simply denote any five-year span, particularly in contexts such as academic or financial reporting, anniversaries, or other periodic evaluations.
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