1. an inferior imitator or follower of an artist, philosopher, or other notable figure
Usage: often used critically to describe someone who lacks originality; also spelled 'epigone'

Examples

• The critic dismissed the young painter as merely an epigon of the Impressionist masters.
• Rather than developing his own style, he remained an epigon of his mentor's work.
• The philosopher's epigons failed to grasp the depth of his original ideas.
• Many epigons emerged after the success of the founding artist, but few achieved lasting recognition.
• She refused to be an epigon and instead forged her own creative path.