Kreis

noun
  1. A German term used to describe a district or administrative region, typically a subdivision of a larger state or province. noun
    The city is located in the Kreis of Stuttgart.
    Each Kreis has its own local government responsible for regional administration.
  2. In geometry, the German word for 'circle', referring to a simple closed shape in which all points are equidistant from a fixed center point. noun
    The mathematician drew a Kreis on the board to explain the concept of circumference.
    In art class, we learned how to draw a perfect Kreis using a compass.