Entity: PAPER-MILL
A paper mill is a factory where paper is produced from wood pulp and other ingredients.
PAPER-MILL
Etymology
The term 'paper mill' originates from the combination of 'paper', referring to the material produced, and 'mill', indicating a factory or industrial plant.
Definition
A paper mill is an organization that produces large volumes of poor-quality or forged research papers, as per Wiktionary. However, in a traditional sense, a paper mill is a factory devoted to making paper from wood pulp and other ingredients.
Historical Context
Paper mills have a long history, dating back to ancient China and spreading to Europe in the Middle Ages. The industrial revolution further mechanized paper production, leading to mass-scale manufacturing.
Cultural Significance
In modern culture, the term 'paper mill' can also refer to Americans who uphold 1950’s Midwestern values, as per Urban Dictionary, adding a cultural connotation to the term.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include content mills, accreditation mills, diploma mills, and ordination mills, all of which involve the mass production of substandard materials.
See Also
An organization that produces large volumes of poor-quality or forged research papers.