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Definition: The term poltergeist is German for "noisy ghost." As such, it is an apparition which is causing a great deal of trouble in a house - knocking things over, breaking objects, and otherwise making a great nuisance of itself.
Such destructive apparitions usually only focus on material objects - they do not harm people. They also tend to occur in the company of young children or adolescents. When the children move, the poltergeist moves as well.
Also Known As: ghost, spirit, specter
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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