English

Proper noun

G8

1. (politics, economics) The eight leading industrialized nations - Germany, Canada, the United States, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and Russia.
2. The annual meeting of their leaders

Related terms

• G7+1
• G7
• G6
• G5
• G20
• G2

Translations

English

Abbreviation

g8

1. (Internet slang, text messaging) gate.

Usage notes

This abbreviation is used in instant messages and text messages, but not considered appropriate for other mediums.