Focal point and Shopping center

Focal point noun - A point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges.

Shopping center and focal point are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shopping center" instead a noun phrase "Focal point".

Shopping center noun - Mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace.

Focal point and shopping center are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Focal point" instead a noun phrase "Shopping center".