diff --git a/man5/nscd.conf.5 b/man5/nscd.conf.5
index d573a13..f9208e1 100644
--- a/man5/nscd.conf.5
+++ b/man5/nscd.conf.5
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ and
 The default values stated in this manual page originate
 from the source code of
 .BR nscd (8)
-and are used if not overriden in ithe configuration file.
+and are used if not overriden in the configuration file.
 The default values used in the configuration file of
 your distribution might differ.
 .SH SEE ALSO