THE whole society?

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nelson13

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For society as a whole, we do not use THE; but how about whole society?

If we don't use THE, it seems awkward; but esl students are often told not to attach THE to SOCIETY;

in this instance, does it mean THE WHOLE SOCIETY is not idiomatic English?
 

Tdol

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The whole society could well be correct- what's the context?
 
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