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

Over the last few months, in the run-up to the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, the party’s official Instagram page has been a running feed of MAGA iconography. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

Trump’s approval ratings, however, are at an all-time low, and the party is worried about MAGA voters not turning out in large numbers. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

The intro trailer posted by the White House on social media also sees the Sega logo transform into MAGA. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

No longer just from Moscow, but also from Washington and MAGA, too. — Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above