Cerinthian adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •(historical) Of or relating to Cerinthus or the Cerinthian sect. noun1 •(historical) One of an ancient religious sect that attempted to unite the doctrines of Christ with the opinions of the Jews and Gnostics.There were some among the Cerinthians, who absolutely denied the resurrection of the dead — 1845 formsCerinthians · more Cerinthian · most Cerinthian