lustration

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of purifying or cleansing, especially by ritual means.

  - "The lustration ceremony was an important rite of passage in ancient Roman society."
  - "After the natural disaster, the community came together for a lustration to purify the land."

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Variants

List of all variants of lustration that leads to same result
lustrate , lustrated , lustrates , lustrating , lustration , lustrations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'lustrare' meaning 'to purify' or 'to inspect'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lustration' is also used in astronomy to describe the process of observing the surface of a celestial body.

2. In some Eastern traditions, lustration is believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil.

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Related Concepts

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1. Purification: The process of making something clean or free from impurities.

2. Ritual: A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

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Culture

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Lustration has been a significant cultural practice throughout history, particularly in ancient civilizations such as Rome and Greece. It was often used as a means of purifying individuals or communities following a crisis or natural disaster. In literature, lustration is a common theme in works exploring religious and spiritual themes.

How to Memorize "lustration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people participating in a purification ceremony, using water or other cleansing agents to rid themselves of impurities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lustration' with the idea of purification and cleansing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Latin root 'lustrare' meaning 'to purify'.

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