ultra
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7.1
- noun
- /ˈʌltrə/
- Jargon
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ultra
- The ultras in the stadium waved their flags and chanted to support their team.
Examples
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In contemporary Southeast Europe, protest and football ultras have intersected in a multitude of struggles.
Academic text (2017) -
Everyone made fun of her, especially the ultras.
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You have a chance to compete in ultras and multi-days, maybe even beat one of my world speed records one day.
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As an ultra, he traveled across the country to attend every game and cheer for his favorite players.
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The club organized a gathering for the ultras to discuss their plans for the upcoming season.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show
817
1.0
A person who backs a team or a cause
194
1.9
A person who really likes and supports someone or something
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1.3
A person who loves watching and supporting sports teams
4
6.8
A person who loudly cheers for a sports team at games
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4.1
A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show
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2.7
A person who loves and supports a team, person, or group a lot
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3.7
A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support
Compounds
- Specialized
A very light building material that has many small air bubbles
How Fanatical
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ultra (often plural ultras) comes from the Latin ultra, meaning 'beyond', and a helpful way to remember this is that these fans go 'beyond' normal support. So ultras are people who are extremely passionate and dedicated to their team.