firsthand source
/ˈfɜrstˌhænd ˈsɔrs/ · first.hand.source
noun
- A person or thing that provides direct, personal, or original information or evidence. The journalist relied on a firsthand source to confirm the details of the story.
- A primary or original document, record, or piece of evidence. The historian used a firsthand source to authenticate the ancient text.
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