Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hmas
Noun
/ˈeɪtʃˈɛmˈeɪs/
Definition
HMAS stands for His Majesty’s Australian Ship, indicating a ship that is part of the Royal Australian Navy.
Examples
- HMAS Sydney was a notable cruiser in the Royal Australian Navy.
- The HMAS Arunta participated in several significant missions.
Meaning
It is a prefix used before the names of ships that denotes their affiliation with the Australian naval forces and signifies their service to the Crown.
Synonyms
- Australian naval vessel
- Royal Australian Navy ship
