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

And this is a great look at what happens when the MAGA movement goes global. —Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026

The annual conference usually showcases some of the biggest names in the MAGA movement, but this year Trump is not in attendance. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026

But among those who are slated to speak are big names in the MAGA movement who have voiced conflicting views on the Iran war. —Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026

Voter fraud conspiracies are like methamphetamine running through MAGA veins, stirring up equal parts passion and paranoia. —Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above