MAGA

[ em-ey-jee-ey, mag-uh ]

abbreviation for

, U.S. Politics.

1. Make America Great Again: a presidential campaign slogan used by Donald J. Trump.

Word History and Origins

Origin of MAGA¹

First recorded in 2016 ; from “Let's make America great again,” a slogan used by Ronald Reagan in his presidential campaign in 1980 .

Example Sentences

In order to fund his “fight” against the deep state, Patel’s shop hawks Christmas ornaments, hats, wine, water bottles, playing cards, and T-shirts that read “Grand Force MAGA” and “Trumpamania.”

From Slate

As White became known as MAGA’s frontman, he and Emanuel forged a successful business partnership turning the UFC into the world’s largest MMA promotion.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s great for MAGA, but the Communists will make it very hard for him to get on the Ballot.”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a message his transition team has echoed in the last three weeks, referring to his “MAGA Mandate” and a “historic mandate for his agenda.”

From Los Angeles Times

More than two weeks into Trump’s transition, we know what he wants Musk to do come January, but Vance, the supposed future of MAGA, not so much.

From Los Angeles Times