Complex societies refer to highly organized and advanced civilizations that exhibit characteristics such as social stratification, centralized political systems, economic specialization, and cultural achievements.
Related terms
Urbanization: The process of the growth and development of cities within a society.
Social stratification: The division of society into different hierarchical levels based on factors like wealth, power, and occupation.
Cultural diffusion: The spread of ideas, customs, technologies, or beliefs from one culture to another.