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 39-year-old attorney has been publicly vocal about his alignment with President Donald Trump's MAGA policies. —Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025

In addition to Cornyn, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are expected to draw more MAGA primary challengers this cycle. —Stef W. Kight, Axios, 10 Apr. 2025

Republicans who stand aside from the MAGA fold look at the situation rather ruefully — and as one emblematic of a broader pattern. —Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025

Trump publicly called out Pence, leading to his MAGA followers protesting the former vice president. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above