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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The party spent £33,572 for advertising on Meta between 20 March and 18 April, followed by Plaid Cymru, which spent £15,360.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

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

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

Plaid Cymru said it "wants a fair, rules-based system of controlled migration that works for Wales, meets the needs of our communities, reflects Wales' unique challenges, and that upholds our values".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 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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