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

One of the most fascinating parts of Bondi’s firing is reading about the relationships between these women at the center of MAGA world. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026

But many other comments mocked the shop along with its presidential namesake, with a few detractors posting memes of tearful snowflakes topped with red MAGA hats. —Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

Not according to anyone who doesn’t wear a MAGA hat. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026

The administration's handling of the Epstein files last summer sparked fierce criticism from the president's MAGA base. —Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above