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Linguist

OFO Code: 264303

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
264303
Occupation
Linguist
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
2643 · Translators, Interpreters and Other Linguists

Official description
Translators, interpreters and other linguists translate or interpret from one language into another and study the origin, development and structure of languages.

More official OFO detail
  • Advising on or preparing language classification systems, grammars, dictionaries and similar materials
  • Studying relationships between ancient parent languages and modern language groups, tracing the origin evolution of words, grammar and language forms, and presenting findings
  • Revising and correcting translated material
  • Developing methods for the use of computers and other instruments to improve productivity and quality of translation

2. Demand status

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