diff --git a/man/systemd.scope.xml b/man/systemd.scope.xml
index 31bd0aa991..17d2700069 100644
--- a/man/systemd.scope.xml
+++ b/man/systemd.scope.xml
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
   <refsect1>
     <title>Options</title>
 
-    <para>Socket files may include a [Unit] section, which is described in
+    <para>Scope files may include a [Unit] section, which is described in
     <citerefentry><refentrytitle>systemd.unit</refentrytitle><manvolnum>5</manvolnum></citerefentry>.
     </para>