/ ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz; NAmE -ˈpoʊz/ verb
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] juxtapose 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.
► juxta·pos·ition / ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn; NAmE / noun [ U , C ]:
the juxtaposition of realistic and surreal situations in the novel
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 19th cent. (earlier ( Middle English ) as juxtaposition) : from French juxtaposer , from Latin juxta next + French poser to place.