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Snowden

Verb / ˈsnəʊdʌn / Another word for snowden — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Snowden is a proper noun that refers to Edward Snowden, an American whistleblower who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013.

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Common collocations

  • fresh snow
  • falling snow
  • light snow
  • heavy snow
  • snow storm
  • snow fall
  • snow drift
  • snow melt

Word family

noun snow
verb snow
adjective snowy

Usage note

While 'snowden' is not a standard English word, 'snow' is a common noun referring to frozen precipitation. 'Snowy' is the adjective form.

Example sentences

  1. Snowden exposed secret government activities.
  2. Edward Snowden leaked classified documents to the media.
  3. The Snowden leaks sparked a debate about privacy and security.
  4. Many people consider Snowden a hero for revealing government surveillance.
  5. The Snowden revelations caused a lot of controversy.

Quotes

  • The biggest fear I have is that nothing will change. - Edward Snowden
  • “Saying you don't care about privacy because you have nothing to hide is like saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say.” - Edward Snowden
  • “Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say.” - Edward Snowden

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