A phantom can refer to various things, including:
- Spirit : The vital principle or animating force within all living things
- Ghost : The soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that can appear to the living
- Apparition : Something apparent to the senses but with no substantial existence
- Military : A name for certain military units, such as the GHQ Liaison Regiment, a World War II special reconnaissance unit
- Music : A term used by various artists and bands, such as Phantom Records, a record label
In general, the term "phantom" can be used to describe something that is not real and exists only in a person's mind, or something that is hard to see or achieve
. It can also refer to an object or concept that is not based on something real or true
