whist·le–blow·er /ˈwɪsəlˌblowɚ/ noun
plural whist·le–blow·ers [count] : a person who tells police, reporters, etc., about something (such as a crime) that has been kept secret
▪ a corporate whistle-blower [=a person who works for a corporation and tells people about the corporation's illegal activities] — see also blow the whistle at 1whistle
▪ a corporate whistle-blower [=a person who works for a corporation and tells people about the corporation's illegal activities] — see also blow the whistle at 1whistle





