it takes a village to raise a child
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English
Etymology
Said to be of African origin, though specific evidence is lacking.
Proverb
it takes a village to raise a child
- An entire community of people must provide for, and interact positively with, children in order for those children to grow up healthily and safely.
- Synonym: it takes a village
Translations
an entire community must provide for children
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