ama

¹

[ah-mah]

noun

plural

amas, ama 

1. a Japanese diver, usually a woman, who tends underwater oyster beds used in the cultivation of pearls.

-ama

²

1. variant of -orama, occurring as the final element in compounds when the first element is a disyllable ending in - r, used so that the entire word maintains the same number of syllables as panorama .

   rollerama; Futurama.

A.M.A.

³

abbreviation

1. American Management Association.

2. American Medical Association.

3. American Motorcycle Association.

AMA

abbreviation

1. American Medical Association

2. Australian Medical Association

Word History and Origins

Origin of ama¹

From Japanese, dating back to 1945–50, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

As part of the deal, AMA members can continue to use the castle as their clubhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

The AMA, a nonprofit group, would continue to promote magic, running educational efforts and awards programs.

From Los Angeles Times

Members said they received results by email from the academy Tuesday morning, with tallies showing a 1,038-89 vote to approve changes to AMA bylaws and a 1,043-84 vote to approve changes to AMA articles of incorporation.

From Los Angeles Times

Leaders of the AMA and Magic Castle Enterprises — the Pitchford-owned company taking over operations — declined to comment on the results.

From Los Angeles Times

An AMA spokesperson said “the AMA and MCE treat membership proceedings as private club matters and therefore refrain from public comment on internal processes.”

From Los Angeles Times