epigone

[US]/ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/
[UK]/ˈɛpɪɡoʊn/

Translation

n.follower; imitator; offspring of lesser talent than predecessors; poor imitator
Word Forms
Pluralepigones

Phrases & Collocations

epigone artist

epigone writer

epigone thinker

epigone follower

epigone figure

epigone style

epigone influence

epigone version

epigone work

epigone trend

Example Sentences

he is often seen as an epigone of his father's artistic style.

many critics believe that the new artist is merely an epigone of the famous painter.

the novel was criticized for being an epigone of earlier works.

as an epigone, he lacks the originality that defined the previous generation.

her music feels like an epigone of the 90s pop scene.

the film was seen as an epigone of classic horror movies.

he is not an innovator but rather an epigone in the world of fashion.

many believe that the author is just an epigone of great literary figures.

being labeled an epigone can be quite damaging to an artist's reputation.

the debate continues over whether he is an epigone or a true innovator.

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