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ithaca

/ˈɪθ.ə.kə/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈɪθ.ə.kə/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a specific place, such as a college town in central New York on Lake Cayuga, or a Greek island to the west of Greece, known in Homeric legend as the kingdom of Odysseus.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее конкретное место, например, университетский городок в центральной части Нью-Йорка на озере Кайюга, или греческий остров к западу от Греции, известный в гомеровских легендах как царство Одиссея.
  1. Greek island B2 formal

    An island in the Ionian Sea, west of mainland Greece, famously known as the home of Odysseus in Homer's epic poems.

    • Odysseus spent ten years trying to return to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
    • The island of Ithaca is a popular tourist destination in Greece.
    • In Homer's Odyssey, Ithaca symbolizes the goal of a long journey.

    🇷🇺Греческий остров

    Synonyms: ithaki

  2. College town in New York B2 formal american

    A city in Tompkins County, New York, located at the southern end of Cayuga Lake, known for being home to Cornell University and Ithaca College.

    • Ithaca is famous for its beautiful gorges and waterfalls.
    • Many students move to Ithaca to attend Cornell University.
    • The city of Ithaca hosts a vibrant farmers market every weekend.

    🇷🇺Итака

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