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

Recently, Shapiro has gone into attack mode against some of his fellow MAGA media stars, including Tucker Carlson, for their indulgence, if not outright support, of antisemites like Nick Fuentes. —David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026

This effort represents a strategic pivot by the MAGA movement away from immigration toward culturally divisive issues that mobilize its base, prioritizing political power over genuine child welfare. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

During the summer of 2025, Trump’s allies launched MAGA KY, a PAC that has spent millions of dollars on ads attacking Massie in recent months. —Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026

Even after Minneapolis, some of MAGA’s mouthpieces are saying the GOP should run more forcefully on immigration enforcement. —The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above