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OAM

OAM

9.6
A medal awarded by the Australian government for service or achievement
  • noun
  • Australian
: OAM
  • She was awarded the OAM for her contributions to education.

Examples

  • After decades of volunteering, he was honored with an OAM by the Australian government.

  • The OAM recognizes individuals for outstanding service.

  • She was proud to receive the OAM for her dedication to local charities.

  • The list of OAM recipients was published on Australia Day.

  • She was proud to receive the OAM for her dedication to local charities.

  • After decades of volunteering, he was honored with an OAM by the Australian government.

  • The list of OAM recipients was published on Australia Day.

Surface Forms

OAM singular
OAMs plural

Etymology

OAM is an abbreviation for the 'Medal of the Order of Australia', with the letters standing for Order, Australia, and Medal. So an OAM is a national honor given to people for service and achievement.