"it takes a village to raise a child" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Said to be of African origin, though specific evidence is lacking. Head templates: {{en-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. Categories (topical): Children Synonyms: it takes a village Translations (an entire community must provide for children): 要養育一個小孩,需舉全村之力 /要养育一个小孩 (Chinese Mandarin), 需举全村之力 (yào yǎngyù yīgè xiǎohái, xū jǔ quán cūn zhī lì) (Chinese Mandarin), lapsen kasvattamiseen tarvitaan koko kylä (Finnish)

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