/ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊz/

juxta·pose

BrE /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz/

NAmE /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊz/

[usually passive]

~ A and/with B

(formal)

to put people or things together, especially in order to show a contrast or a new relationship between them

In the exhibition, abstract paintings are juxtaposed with shocking photographs.

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juxta·pos·ition

BrE /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn/

NAmE /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn/

[U, C]

the juxtaposition of realistic and surreal situations in the novel