What does lustrate mean?
Definitions for lustrate
ˈlʌs treɪtlus·trate
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Princeton's WordNet
lustrateverb
purify by means of a ritual; also used in post-Communist countries to refer to the political cleansing of former officials
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lustrate
Lustrate is a verb that generally means to purify ceremonially, especially to cleanse or purge morally or spiritually, often in a ritualistic manner. It originates from the Latin word "lustrare" which means 'to brighten or purify'. In historical context, it was used to refer to an ancient Roman purification ceremony.
Webster Dictionary
Lustrateverb
to make clear or pure by means of a propitiatory offering; to purify
Etymology: [L. lustratus, p. p. of lustrare to lustrate, fr. lustrum. See Lustrum.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lustrate in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lustrate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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