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

Plus, allegations of MAGA-inclined interference by Weiss in stories and segments has left a rank odor in the joint — to put it politely. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has taken unfair flak from nativist elements of the MAGA base. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026

The plan is to do a duet with Nicki Minaj who happens to be tight with the MAGA crowd. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

The president has responded to the MAGA criticism by lashing out repeatedly at dissenters, prompting Greene – once a top Trump supporter – not to run for reelection and Massie to lose his primary. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above