Group of Eight

noun

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

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

You may wind up with three kinds of dressing and more green bean casserole than any group of eight could ever consume, but making room for other people’s family traditions is an act of love.

From Salon

A group of eight humanitarian aid agencies said conditions had actually deteriorated since the letter was sent.

From BBC

Waiting in the small bamboo encampment is a group of eight young people, aged between 15 and 23, who have recently arrived.

From BBC

In 2023, the Justice Department and a group of eight states accused it of illegally abusing a monopoly over the technology that powers online advertising.

From New York Times

A group of eight of his “notebook drawings” are currently on display at Gemini until April 5.

From Los Angeles Times