Is it possible to be a frequentist and a subjectivist at the same time?

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I'm trying to understand the differences between (1) Bayesian vs frequentist; and (2) subjectivist vs objectivist.

So far my understanding (correct me if I'm wrong) is that:

(1) Bayesian vs frequentist.

  • Frequentist: A probability $p$ represents a long-run frequency.
  • Bayesian: A probability $p$ simply reflects our tentative state of knowledge. Given new information, we may update $p$.

(2) Subjectivist vs objectivist.

  • Subjectivist: A probability is simply one's personal, subjective degree of belief about some particular matter. So two rational, intelligent people with the same information and knowledge can disagree about a probability $p$.
  • Objectivist: It is impossible for two perfectly-rational people with the same information and knowledge to disagree about a probability $p$.

My understanding is that Bayesians are typically subjectivist and frequentists are typically objectivist.

However, it is possible for Bayesians to be objectivist.

My question is this: Is it possible for frequentists to be subjectivist? And how would such a subjectivist-frequentist interpret probability?