diff --git a/synapse/__init__.py b/synapse/__init__.py
index c3f1ac63b..9bfa09edf 100644
--- a/synapse/__init__.py
+++ b/synapse/__init__.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-""" This is a reference implementation of a synapse home server.
+""" This is a reference implementation of a Matrix home server.
 """
 
 __version__ = "0.6.1"