diff --git a/backend/README.md b/backend/README.md
index 3dd8ced83..60748ecb0 100644
--- a/backend/README.md
+++ b/backend/README.md
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ More details about our GraphQL playground and how to use it with ocelot.social c
 
 ### Database Indices and Constraints
 
-Database indices and constraints need to be created and upgraded when the database and the backend are running:
+Database indexes and constraints need to be created and upgraded when the database and the backend are running:
 
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