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junk conference

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of academic conference which is run for other than academic purposes and which does not meet normal academic standards.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, derogatory

Examples

  • He found a junk conference to attend so he could go somewhere warm last winter.

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