Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Phantomist

👉 A phantomist is a figure in literature, particularly in Western literature and popular culture, who appears to be real but whose physical appearance or identity remains unknown. This often occurs through the use of supernatural elements such as ghosts, spirits, or other fantastical creatures. The term "phantomist" comes from the Latin phrase "phantos," meaning "beside us," referring to the idea that the phantomist is a figure who appears in our midst and yet remains hidden behind the veil of mystery

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