Shopping complex and Shopping centre

Shopping centre and shopping complex are semantically related In some cases you can use "Shopping centre" instead a noun phrase "Shopping complex".

Shopping centre 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.

Shopping complex and shopping centre are semantically related in shopping precinct topic. You can use "Shopping complex" instead a noun phrase "Shopping centre".