Gold Coast gold·coast uncommon noun 1. a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea “Ghana was colonized as the Gold Coast by the British” SynonymsGhanaRepublic of GhanaGold Coast 2. a rich neighborhood noted for expensive homes and luxurious living; usually along a coastal area “Chicago” Synonymsgold coast Related words Broader terms vicinityAfrican country Parts Africa Part of AccraEweGhanian WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.