
Etymology: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name Raudive.
the name of Konstantin Raudive (1909–74), Latvian psychologist who researched the phenomenon.
Parapsychology.
attrib. Designating a supposed phenomenon in which human voices, allegedly of paranormal origin, appear on audio recordings made in silent or uninhabited places; (also) designating these voices themselves. Chiefly in Raudive voices. Cf. electronic voice phenomenon n. atelectronic adj. Special uses.
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