Lustrum

Definition

A five-year period associated with the Roman census; the plural is lustra.

Used by OCR

Paper 2

A lustrum was a five-year period. This prestigious position reinforces the image of a man honoured not only for military achievement but also for his standing within the Senate.
Revise: Archaeological Sources

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GCSE History · key term

A five-year period associated with the Roman census; the plural is lustra.

Used by OCR

Paper 2

A lustrum was a five-year period. This prestigious position reinforces the image of a man honoured not only for military achievement but also for his standing within the Senate.
Revise: Archaeological Sources

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