in the world vs of the world

[ratóncolorao]

Is it correct to say "the best singer of the world"?

Thank you

 

[TheParser]

Is it correct to say "the best singer of the world"?

Thank you

***NOT A TEACHER***

Good afternoon.
In English, one must say, "He's the best singer IN the world."
I'm studying Spanish, so I understand why you want to say "of," but that is not considered correct.
Thank you.

 

[susiedqq]

world's best singer = better way to express the thought

 

[joham]

the best singer in the world
the best singer of the 20th century