Group of Eight

noun

1. G8. the Group of Seven nations and Russia, whose heads of government meet to discuss economic matters and international relations

Group of Eight

1. The world's leading industrial nations (Great Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, and the United States) whose leaders meet regularly to discuss the world's economic problems. Often called the G-8. In recent years their meetings have become the scenes of large and sometimes violent protests against the global economy.

Example Sentences

A clip which emerged on Monday afternoon showed Hamas fighters executing a group of eight men.

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Sitting on a bright orange chinchorro at her home on the outskirts of Riohacha, she explains she leads a group of eight relatives from the rural community where her family is from.

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Our alumni group of eight purchased season tickets in 1976, the same year that Geof Strand began his magical cheerleading run.

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At the other end of the experience spectrum, club team-mate Jade Shekells and Trailfinders forward Abi Burton are in a group of eight World Cup debutants in Mitchell's squad.

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Wellens emerged from a lead group of eight on the ascent, along with Michael Storer, Quinn Simmons and Victor Campeanaerts.

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