predatory conference

noun

A low-quality and for-profit academic conference in which any person can present as long as they pay a fee.

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Meanings

nounpredatory conference (plural predatory conferences)

plural predatory conferences

  1. A low-quality and for-profit academic conference in which any person can present as long as they pay a fee.
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