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

The leaking and finger-pointing on Iran by MAGA disloyalists have begun. — Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Yet such acts haven’t deterred the evangelical Christians who make up much of the faithful segment of the MAGA base. — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

On TikTok, Instagram, and X, Soto’s content mixes MAGA politics with wellness tips and photos of home gyms, lux vacations, and parties. — Sylvia Varnham O’Regan, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

But as his movement edged toward what would become today’s MAGA Christian nationalism, Doner’s conscience began to stir. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above