Synonyms of collocation

Noun

1. collocation, language unit, linguistic unit

usage: a grouping of words in a sentence

2. juxtaposition, apposition, collocation, placement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacement

usage: the act of positioning close together (or side by side); "it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors"

Definition and meaning of collocation (Dictionary)