What is "ultras"

n. (plural of ultra English)

'''Ultras ''' are a type of football fan renowned for ultra-fanatical support, occasionally to the point of violence and hateful chants and slogans. They are predominantly followers of football teams.

The behavioural tendency of ultras groups includes the use of flares (primarily in tifo choreography), vocal support in large groups and the displaying of banners at football stadiums, all of which are designed to create an atmosphere which encourages their own team and intimidates opposing players and supporters. The use of elaborate displays in stadiums often is common, as well.

The actions of ultras groups are occasionally extreme and may be influenced by political ideologies or views on racism. In some instances, this goes to the point where the passionate and loyal support of one's team becomes secondary to the theoretical ideology of the ultras phenomenon. In recent decades, the culture has become a focal point for the movement against the commercialisation of sports and football in particular.

In 2013, the Associated Press stated that the Egyptian Ultras network was one of the most organized movements in Egypt after the Muslim Brotherhood.

Ultras may refer to:

• Ultras, certain organised football supporters groups.
• Ultras, a lifestyle clothing brand inspired by country, club, city and football culture.
• Ultras (comics), a fictional superhuman species from the Ultraverse by Malibu Comics.
• Ultras (US History), a group of secessionists who emerged during the Compromise of 1850, (a.k.a., Fire Eaters).
• Ultras, a fictional political party in favour of radical population control in the Isaac Asimov short story The Key.
• Ultra-royalist, a French parliamentary faction in the early 19th century.
• Ultra-Tories, a section of the Tory party that broke away after Catholic Relief Act of 1829.
• During the Algerian War, those militantly opposed to Algerian independence (such as the OAS) were referred to as "ultras".
• Ultra prominent peaks, mountains with topographic prominence greater than 1,500 m
• Members of any militant group in India, primarily the Maoist groups known as the Naxalites.

Ultras are a fictional offshoot of humanity (like Marvel Comics' superhuman mutants) who first appeared in the Malibu Comics Ultraverse comic book line.