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

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In my circle, in my friends’ homes, and on TV, Republicans were saying that, finally, MAGA had gone too far. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 Trump has repeatedly conflated his loyal MAGA base with the broader Republican Party. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 His views on Europe didn’t always align with the narrative of decline that his MAGA colleagues are pushing so vigorously. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Unlike other Republican lawmakers, Lombardo has also shied away from the provocations and flamboyant pugilism of the MAGA movement. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for MAGA

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First Known Use

2016, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of MAGA was in 2016

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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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