0 eight of the world's biggest industrial countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK, and the US The G8 has regular meetings to discuss subjects such as the world economy and international trade: --
1 abbreviation for the Group of Eight: eight of the world's biggest industrial countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK, and the US. The leaders of the G8 meet regularly to discuss the world economy and international trade : --