The term "plantation" has several meanings, depending on its context.
In general terms, a plantation is an estate or large farm where crops are grown for sale, often on a large scale and with the use of slave labor in earlier times. In this sense, it refers to a type of agricultural enterprise that involves growing cash crops such as sugar cane, cotton, coffee, tea, rubber, etc., typically on vast expanses of land.
In another context, "plantation" may refer to an industrial or manufacturing facility where products are made from raw materials. For example, a paper mill is often called a pulp and paper plant, which means it's a type of plantation that processes wood into paper products.
Additionally, the term can also be used in reference to large-scale farming operations, particularly those involving oil palm or rubber trees, where the estate is typically named after its primary crop - such as an "oil palm plantation" or a "rubber plantation".