ultrà
ultras; hardcore fan
noun ool-TRAH Rare
Origin: Italian adaptation of French/Latin ultra (beyond).
Usage Note
Ultrà (always written with an accent) refers to a member of an organised, passionately devoted — and often rowdy — football supporters' group. Unlike English 'ultras', the Italian term is strongly associated with the organised fan-curve (curva) culture and can carry connotations of hooliganism. It is invariable: un ultrà, gli ultrà. The accent distinguishes it from the prefix ultra-.
Examples
"Gli ultrà hanno animato la curva per tutto il match."
Natural Translation
The ultras animated the stand throughout the match.
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