Dictionary entryCEFR C1noun
juxtaposition
IPA pronunciation: /ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
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Сопоставление, соседство
English definition
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of opulent high-rises and informal settlements highlighted inequality.
Collocations
- unexpected juxtaposition
- striking juxtaposition
- effective juxtaposition
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