Meaning of the word instigator in English

What does instigator mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

instigator

US /ˈɪn.stə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Noun

a person who causes something to happen, especially something bad:

Example:
The instigators of the disturbance have not yet been identified.