Definition of ptochogony in English:
ptochogony
noun tɒˈkɒɡənitəʊˈkɒɡəniptəʊˈkɒɡəni
rare 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.