Plaid Cymru

British

/ ˌplaɪd ˈkʌmrɪ /

noun

the Welsh nationalist party

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Etymology

Origin of Plaid Cymru

C20: Welsh, literally: party of Wales

Example Sentences

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Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Dan Thomas of Reform are bouncing around the country, both believing they have a real shot at power.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Plaid Cymru is represented by a mojito, the Conservatives by a raspberry daquiri, Reform by an espresso martini, the Greens by a pina colada, and the Lib Dems by an Irn-Bru vodka martini.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A Plaid Cymru spokesperson said that "even Labour's own leader in Wales has now acknowledged the reality on the ground".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The source added: "The prospect of two first ministers from the SNP and Plaid Cymru would represent a different dynamic. Where we had a common interest or common goals we would work with them."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

As far as independence is concerned, the big question is: what would happen to the cause if Plaid Cymru wins and ap Iorwerth becomes first minister?

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

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