ultras
Stadium's loudest contingent
Ultras are the most fanatical supporters of a sports team, especially in European and South American football.
They organize elaborate choreographed displays, lead chants, and sometimes engage in violence against rival supporters.
The term extends to political extremists—hardliners who reject compromise: The ultras in the party blocked any moderate legislation.
In both contexts, ultras occupy the furthest edge of commitment or ideology.
Repeated rhythmic phrases
- terracesRaised flat outdoor areas
- scarvesNeck-warming fabric strips
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
- flagsSymbolic national cloths
drums · flares · pyrotechnics · matchday · stadium · capos · choreography · away section
Extremely and uncritically devoted
- zealousPassionately eager and active
- hardcoreUncompromisingly devoted
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
militant · fervent · passionate · devoted · relentless · unwavering · fierce · dedicated
chants
Repeated rhythmic phrases
- terracesRaised flat outdoor areas
- scarvesNeck-warming fabric strips
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
flags · drums · flares · pyrotechnics · matchday · stadium · capos · choreography · away section · standing section
fanatical
Extremely and uncritically devoted
uncompromising · militant · fervent · passionate · devoted · relentless · unwavering · fierce · dedicated · extreme
hooliganism
Violent, disorderly behavior
rivalry · clash · brigade · mentality · identity · loyalty · brotherhood · tribalism · subculture · tradition
- devoteesdevotee, devotees, adherent, adherents, follower
- matchdaykickoff, stadium, fans, crowd, ticket
- running eventsmarathon, half marathon, road race, trail race, fun run
- sports fansfans, superfan, superfans, fanatic, fanatics
- fansfan, sports fan, superfan, superfans, die-hard fan
- Football Fandomfans, supporters, fandom, fan culture, chanting
ultrasneutrals
Those taking no side
bandwagon fans · day-trippers · tourists · season ticket holders
ultrasmoderates
Reduces intensity or extremity
centrists · pragmatists · compromisers · middle-of-the-road · mainstream
- prenatal ultrasoundImaging of developing fetus
- ultraviolet lightRadiation past violet
- ultraviolet raysInvisible high-frequency solar emission
- ultra richExtreme wealth holders
- ultrasound screeningDiagnostic imaging via sound waves
- ultrasound machineDevice using sound waves for imaging
ultra, ultrasound, ultramodern, ultramarine, ultraviolet, ultrasonic, ultralight, ultrafast, ultramarathon