Meaning of the word juxtaposition in English

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juxtaposition

US /ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
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Noun

1.

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

Example:
The artist used juxtaposition to highlight the differences between light and shadow.
The novel's strength lies in the juxtaposition of its two main characters.
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