diff --git a/chapter05/python.xml b/chapter05/python.xml
index 951185b31..263d3a5c3 100644
--- a/chapter05/python.xml
+++ b/chapter05/python.xml
@@ -62,8 +62,8 @@
       <varlistentry>
         <term><parameter>--without-ensurepip</parameter></term>
         <listitem>
-          <para>This switch disables the Python installer, which is not needed
-          at this stage.</para>
+          <para>This switch disables the Python package installer, which is not
+          needed at this stage.</para>
         </listitem>
       </varlistentry>