ptochogony
/təʊˈkɒɡəni/ /tɒˈkɒɡəni/ /ptəʊˈkɒɡəni/rare
noun
The creation of a class of poor people; (hence) poverty.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Sydney Smith (1771–1845), author and wit. From ancient Greek πτωχο- + -gony.
- senior combination room
- senior common room
- senior high school
- senioritis
- seniority
- senior kindergarten
- senior management
- senior master sergeant
- senior moment
- senior nursing officer
- senior partner
- senior registrar
- Senior Service
- seniti
- senna
- Senna, Ayrton
- Sennacherib
- sennet
- Sennett, Mack
- sennight
- sennit
- Senoi
- Senr
- sensate
- sensation