Whistleblower
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪsəlˌbloʊər/
Whistleblower (noun)
- A person who reports illegal or harmful actions by an organization to the public or authorities.
- Someone who gives information about misconduct and may receive legal protection for speaking out.
Examples
- The whistleblower reported wrongdoing to the authorities.
- A whistleblower can expose wrongdoing inside a company.