Gold Coast (Noun)
Meaning 1
A republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; "Ghana was colonized as the Gold Coast by the British".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Ghana was colonized as the Gold Coast by the British in the 15th century due to its abundance of gold and other natural resources.
- The city of Accra served as the capital of the Gold Coast from 1877 until Ghana gained independence in 1957.
- The Gold Coast was an important center of trade for the British during the colonial era, with many merchant ships traveling to and from the region.
- In 1844, the British government officially declared the Gold Coast as a British colony, bringing it under formal British rule.
- Prior to its colonization, the Gold Coast was home to various native kingdoms and empires, including the Akan and the Ga-Adangbe.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A rich neighborhood noted for expensive homes and luxurious living; usually along a coastal area; "Chicago's gold coast is along Lake Michigan".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.