gold coast

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gold coast

A family strolls along the Gold Coast on a sunny afternoon.

Definition

Noun: 1. A wealthy residential area: A rich neighborhood, typically located along a coastline, famous for its expensive houses and luxurious lifestyle. 2. A historical region in West Africa: A former British colony on the Gulf of Guinea, which is now the independent nation of Ghana.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Wealthy area):
    • The real estate prices in the city's gold coast are among the highest in the country.
    • Many celebrities own mansions along that stretch of gold coast.
  • Noun (Historical region):
    • Britain established control over the Gold Coast in the 19th century.
    • The Gold Coast gained its independence from Britain and became Ghana in 1957.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used metaphorically to describe any affluent area, not necessarily coastal, though the coastal connotation is strong.
    • The suburban development became the new gold coast for the city's elite.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gold Coaster (noun, informal): A resident of a wealthy coastal neighborhood.
    • The Gold Coasters opposed the new public beach access plan.
Different Meanings
  1. Primary Meaning (Proper Noun): Refers specifically to the historical British colony in West Africa. It is always capitalized in this context: .
  2. Common Noun Meaning: Refers to any affluent coastal neighborhood. It is often not capitalized: or .
Synonyms
  • For the wealthy area: Affluent district, luxury enclave, upscale neighborhood, ritzy area.
  • For the historical region: (The historical name is specific; the modern synonym is Ghana).
Related Idioms
  • While not a standalone idiom, the term is often used in phrases like "the gold coast lifestyle," which signifies a life of extreme wealth and luxury associated with such areas.
    • He retired early to enjoy the gold coast lifestyle in Florida.
gold coast

A family strolls along the Gold Coast on a sunny afternoon.

Noun
  1. a rich neighborhood noted for expensive homes and luxurious living; usually along a coastal area
    • Chicago's gold coast is along Lake Michigan
  2. a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea
    • Ghana was colonized as the Gold Coast by the British

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