MAGA

noun

ˈma-gə 

sometimes

ˈmä- 

variants or MAGA movement

: a political movement calling for strict limits on immigration and a return to policies and practices in place before globalization and especially before the era of globalization that began in the late 20th century

Note: The MAGA movement began during the 2016 presidential campaign of Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. Its name is derived from Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again."

—often used before another noun

a MAGA voter

MAGA Republicans

Examples of MAGA in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The winner was Fox News host and MAGA acolyte Mark Levin, who has repeatedly called for the Trump administration to abandon nuclear talks with Tehran and give Israel the green light to strike Iran. —Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025

There also was a pop-up MAGA merchandise stand selling souvenirs to troops in uniform. —Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025

The Republicans all wore the same red uniforms with MAGA hats, while Democrats wore differing jerseys and hats. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025

While the president, first lady and other MAGA A-listers received a mixed reception, drag performers Tara Hoot, Mari Con Carne, Ricky Rosé and Vagenesis entered to applause and cheers from the crowd. —Meredith Kile, People.com, 12 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above