G8G8 /ˌdʒiː ˈeɪt/ 
(the group of eight); a group consisting of the world's eight leading industrial nations, whose government leaders and financial ministers meet regularly for discussions, especially about economic matters. Its members are: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and Russia: 
the G8 summit
(the group of eight); a group consisting of the world's eight leading industrial nations, whose government leaders and financial ministers meet regularly for discussions, especially about economic matters. Its members are: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and Russia: the G8 summit