diff --git a/data/example.conf b/data/example.conf
index 757ac6403..b0f463dd5 100644
--- a/data/example.conf
+++ b/data/example.conf
@@ -772,7 +772,7 @@ nickserv
 	#preregexpire = 1d
 
 	/*
-	 * The maximum number of nicks allowed in a group. This directve is optional, but
+	 * The maximum number of nicks allowed in a group. This directive is optional, but
 	 * recommended. If not set or set to 0, no limits will be applied.
 	 */
 	maxaliases = 16