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

Ahead, find our shopping list for the Natalie Harp Starter Pack, items curated for the modern on-the-go Trump gofer, MAGA girlboss, and nude-pump enthusiast. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026

The remarks drew activist groups to rally outside WNBA games, heightening tensions inside arenas, and became grist for MAGA influencers such as competitive swimmer turned political activist Riley Gaines. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Massie, Greene and Carlson also were among the first wave of prominent MAGA figures opposing the war, a group that has been growing as the conflict nears the six-month mark. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

But arguably the script by Jones and director Brunner might have been a skoosh more impactful if the small-minded townsfolk, clearly coded as bigoted MAGA types, weren’t quite so hateful with only a few exceptions. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above