it takes a village to raise a child

English

Etymology

Said to be of African origin, though specific evidence is lacking.

Proverb

it takes a village to raise a child

1. 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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• Finnish: lapsen kasvattamiseen tarvitaan koko kylä
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