Definition of epigone

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ep·i·gone    (p-gn) KEY 

NOUN:

A second-rate imitator or follower, especially of an artist or a philosopher.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French épigone, sing. of épigones, from Greek Epigonoi, sons of the seven heroes against Thebes, from pl. of epigonos, born after : epi-, epi- + gonos, child, seed; see gen- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
epi·gonic  (-gnk) KEY (Adjective), e·pigon·ism  (-pg-nzm) KEY (Noun)