MAGA
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of MAGA
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
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Jill Lepore’s latest collection of essays, ‘The Deadline,’ dives deep into history, from Barbie to MAGA, to tell us about our present and warn of our future.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025
Greene said Ms Loomer's comments were "appalling and extremely racist" and did "not represent who we are as Republicans or MAGA" - prompting a flurry of furious messages in her direction.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024
I’m an ex-MAGA activist; I’m now empowering others to leave MAGA, tell their stories, reconcile with friends and family and lead to help others lead.
From Salon • Feb. 14, 2024
MAGA, which stands for the Trump campaign slogan Make America Great Again, has become a staple of America’s political lexicon.
From Washington Times • May 4, 2022
That flew in the face of what Jimmy James, a black Trump supporter who was wearing a "MAGA" hat, said he believed.
From Fox News • Oct. 27, 2019
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