The Gold Coast
Regional
- Meaning
- the wealthy southwestern Fairfield County shoreline
- Type
- Regionalism
- Used in
- Connecticut
What does “The Gold Coast” mean
'The Gold Coast' refers to the affluent towns of lower Fairfield County in southwestern Connecticut, including Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, and Westport. The nickname derives from the county's standing as one of the wealthiest in the nation and its concentration of hedge funds and New York commuters. It is used to distinguish the area's wealth and culture from the rest of the state.
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