word
Whistleblower
WIS-ul-bloh-er
/ˈwɪsəlˌbloʊər/Listen
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whistleblower
Dictionary meaning
Person who exposes illegal or unethical activity within an organization — protected (imperfectly) by whistleblower laws; Edward Snowden, Daniel Ellsberg, and Sherron Watkins are famous examples; organizations often retaliate despite legal protections
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