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Plaid Cymru

British  
/ ˌplaɪd ˈkʌmrɪ /

noun

  1. the Welsh nationalist party

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Plaid Cymru

C20: Welsh, literally: party of Wales

Example Sentences

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Plaid Cymru opposition leader Charlotte Bishop described the increase as "a revelation" and "a shock… because we were not informed of the final total cost".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Plaid Cymru won 43 of the 96 seats in the Welsh Parliament earlier this month, forming its first government and ousting Labour from power after 27 years.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Welsh Conservative Senedd leader Darren Millar wished ap Iorwerth well, congratulating Plaid Cymru for its "formidable election result", which he said was a "huge achievement".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Ex-Conservative Senedd group leader Paul Davies has said he would like the role, but will need backing from the either the Plaid Cymru or Reform groups to get the job.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The punk rock republican says he can be the "Kingmaker" as Plaid Cymru looks to lead the next Welsh government with Rhun ap Iorwerth as first minister.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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