Definition of whistle-blower
Etymology
Probably an allusion to a police officer blowing his or her whistle on observing a violation of the law.
Noun
whistle-blower (plural whistle-blowers)
- (idiomatic) One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.
We owe it to a small group of brave whistle-blowers that we know about the infractions at all.
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