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

This White House does love to troll, and MAGA needs a jolt. —Ben Smith, semafor.com, 30 May 2026

But Riverside’s favorite MAGA sheriff and Republican contender Chad Bianco is almost definitely shoulders-to-the-mat done. —Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

Itdrew some criticism for spotlighting primarily politicians, administration members and ministers who identify with the MAGA movement, from Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio and Mike Johnson to evangelist Franklin Graham, with a video appearance by the president. —Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2026

The poll found the majority of Republicans, 52%, and a plurality of MAGA supporters, 45%, oppose the controversial fund set up by the Justice Department to pay people who believe they’ve been victimized by the government. —Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above