What is the meaning of amphibious aviation assault ship?

(DoD) An amphibious assault ship, landing platform helicopter; general purpose amphibious assault ship; or general purpose amphibious assault ship (with internal dock).
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). amphibious aviation assault ship. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/amphibious_aviation_assault_ship/definitions/1960316
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "amphibious aviation assault ship" http://smartdefine.org/amphibious_aviation_assault_ship/definitions/1960316 (accessed October 1, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, amphibious aviation assault ship, Smart Define, viewed 1 October, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/amphibious_aviation_assault_ship/definitions/1960316>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "amphibious aviation assault ship" 4 April 2011. Web. 1 October 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/amphibious_aviation_assault_ship/definitions/1960316>