it takes a village

A form of 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.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of it takes a village to raise a child.

    Remember it takes a village, if you feel overwhelmed ask for help, ask questions, the nurses are here to provide education, support and help you.

    2014, Chris Candes, What to expect after your miracle baby has arrived

Synonyms & antonyms

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it takes a village to raise a child
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it takes a village. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/it%20takes%20a%20village

MLA

“it takes a village.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/it%20takes%20a%20village. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “it takes a village,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/it%20takes%20a%20village.

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