whistleblower

Meanings

• noun

  A person who exposes any information or acts considered illegal, immoral, or unfair, typically by reporting it to the relevant authorities.

  - "The whistleblower revealed the corruption in the city hall."
  - "He was hailed as a hero after exposing the fraudulent business deal."

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Variants

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whistle-blower , whistle-blowers , whistle-blowing , whistle-blowings , whistleblower , whistleblowers , whistleblowing , whistleblowings

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Etymology

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A whistleblower is someone who exposes wrongdoing or information that is considered to be in the public interest, often anonymously, using a whistle or other means to alert others.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whistleblower' first gained widespread use during the Watergate scandal in the 1970s.

2. The False Claims Act, a U.S. law that incentivizes whistleblowers to report fraud against the government, has resulted in billions of dollars in recoveries for the government.

3. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers rewards to whistleblowers who provide information leading to successful enforcement actions against securities law violations.

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Related Concepts

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1. whistleblowing: The act of reporting wrongdoing or disclosing information that is in the public interest.

2. whistleblower protection: Laws and policies designed to protect individuals who report wrongdoing or disclose information from retaliation.

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Culture

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The term 'whistleblower' has gained significant cultural significance in modern times, particularly in relation to corporate and government accountability. Whistleblowers have been portrayed positively in literature, art, and media, and are often seen as heroes for speaking truth to power.

How to Memorize "whistleblower"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask and blowing a whistle to signal that something is wrong.
   - Visualize a person holding a piece of paper with important information, ready to hand it over to the authorities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whistleblower' with the idea of truth and transparency.
   - Think of a person who is brave and willing to speak out against wrongdoing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Whistle-blowers Warn Wisely: Warn others of Wrongdoing.

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