Ithacan

Ithacan is a demonym and adjective derived from Ithaca, used to describe people, places, and things associated with Ithaca. In English, the term is most commonly applied to residents of Ithaca, New York, though it can also refer more broadly to the Greek island of Ithaca (Ithaki) and its history and culture. The association with Homeric literature is strong: Ithaca is celebrated as the home of Odysseus in the Odyssey, making "Ithacan" a familiar word in discussions of classical geography and myth.

Geographically, Ithaca refers to two well-known places: the Ionian island of Ithaki in Greece and the city of Ithaca in the United States. The Greek island has a long history dating to the Mycenaean era and remains a destination for visitors interested in ancient Greece and Mediterranean landscapes. The U.S. Ithaca is a university town, home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, with a distinct local culture and economy centered on education, research, and tourism.

In contemporary usage, Ithacan appears in literature, media, and local branding to evoke association with Ithaca or its perceived cultural and historical traits. The term itself is neutral and descriptive, with everyday use concentrated around the two places named Ithaca.