[ˈiːpɪɡən]

Definitions

1. noun

A person who follows and imitates the ideas or style of another, often in an inferior or imitative way.

“The new artist was seen as an epigon of the famous painter, but lacked his originality.”

2. noun

A person who succeeds a great predecessor, often in a way that is seen as lacking or inferior.

“The young politician was seen as an epigon of his charismatic predecessor, struggling to fill his shoes.”